Recall: National Meat Beef/Veal Due to E. coli O26 Risk
National Meat and Provisions recalls ~2,349 lbs of beef and veal due to possible E. coli O26 contamination. Check lot numbers and discard immediately.
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possible contamination with E. coli O26
What happened, in plain English
National Meat and Provisions is recalling approximately 2,349 pounds of raw beef and veal products because they may be contaminated with E. coli O26. The issue was identified during a routine quarterly test on September 29, 2016. Although there are no confirmed reports of illness yet, the company urges consumers not to eat these items. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275626-recall-national-meat-beef-veal-due-to-e-coli-o26.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275626-recall-national-meat-beef-veal-due-to-e-coli-o26 · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #095-2016
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“Recall: National Meat Beef/Veal Due to E. coli O26 Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275626-recall-national-meat-beef-veal-due-to-e-coli-o26. Based on USDA FSIS recall #095-2016 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/national-meat-and-provisions-recalls-beef-and-veal-products-due-possible-e--coli-o26).
Why it’s dangerous
E. coli O26 can cause severe illness, including bloody diarrhea and vomiting, typically appearing up to 34 days after consumption. In rare cases, it can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a condition marked by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output that requires emergency care.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased vacuum-packed beef or veal products from this manufacturer between September 14 and 15, 2016. The risk is particularly serious for children under 5, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for vacuum-packed beef or veal items produced on September 14-15, 2016. Check the label for lot numbers starting with 00028581 through 00028597 and case codes in the upper left-hand corner. The products bear establishment number EST. M-22022 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
- Brand
National Meat and Provisions- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat any beef or veal from this recall, even if it appears normal.
Discard or return items
Throw away the products or return them to the place where you purchased them.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Louisiana.
USDA FSIS distribution: “Louisiana”
States: Louisiana.
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
What specific products are recalled?
Approximately 2,349 pounds of vacuum-packed beef and veal items, including burger blends, steak trim, ground chuck, and cubed steaks.
Has anyone gotten sick from these products?
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these specific products at this time.
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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 #095-2016 (October 14, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 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.
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