Silver Springs Farms Beef Products Recall: Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
Silver Springs Farms recalls beef products produced August 19-Sept. 9, 2016 due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Consumers are urged not to consume these products.
Use caution until it’s fixed
possible adulteration with E. coli O157:H7
What happened, in plain English
Silver Springs Farms is recalling approximately 7,970 pounds of ground beef and 208,397 pounds of sandwich steak products made between August 19 and September 9, 2016. These products may contain E. coli O157:H7, a bacterium that can cause severe illness including kidney failure in some people, especially children under 5 and older adults. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275622-silver-springs-farms-beef-products-recall-possible-e-coli-o157.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275622-silver-springs-farms-beef-products-recall-possible-e-coli-o157 · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #091-2016 EXP
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“Silver Springs Farms Beef Products Recall: Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275622-silver-springs-farms-beef-products-recall-possible-e-coli-o157. Based on USDA FSIS recall #091-2016 EXP (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/silver-springs-farms-inc--recalls-beef-products-due-possible-e--coli-o157h7).
Why it’s dangerous
E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause severe illness including bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and in some cases kidney failure (hemolytic uremic syndrome). This condition is most common in children under 5 and older adults. The bacteria can be present in raw meat products and may not be detectable by appearance or smell.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased these beef products between August 19 and September 9, 2016 are affected. Children under 5 years old and older adults are at higher risk of serious complications from E. coli O157:H7 infection.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for products with establishment number EST. 4771 inside the USDA mark of inspection. Products were produced August 19 to September 9, 2016, and include specific package codes listed in the recall notice.
- Brand
Silver Springs Farms- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Products
Discard or return recalled beef products that were produced between August 19 and September 9, 2016.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2017.
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
- FSIS closed the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Are there any confirmed cases of illness from this product?
No confirmed reports of illness or adverse reactions have been reported due to consumption of these products.
Is this product safe to eat if cooked properly?
The recall is due to possible contamination, not because of cooking. Always cook ground beef to 160°F using a food thermometer to ensure safety.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #091-2016 EXP (October 7, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.