Ohio Farms Veal Products Recall: Possible E. Coli O103 Contamination
USDA recalls 40,680 pounds of boneless veal products from Ohio Farms Packing Co. Ltd. due to possible E. coli O103 contamination. Products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Use caution until it’s fixed
possible contamination with E. coli O103
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What happened, in plain English
Ohio Farms is recalling approximately 40,680 pounds of boneless veal products that may be contaminated with E. coli O103. This contamination could cause diarrhea, vomiting, and in rare cases, severe illness requiring emergency care. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275674-ohio-farms-veal-products-recall-possible-e-coli-o103-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275674-ohio-farms-veal-products-recall-possible-e-coli-o103-contamination · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #020-2017
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“Ohio Farms Veal Products Recall: Possible E. Coli O103 Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275674-ohio-farms-veal-products-recall-possible-e-coli-o103-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #020-2017 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/ohio-farms-packing-co.-ltd.-recalls-veal-products-due-possible-e.-coli-o103).
Why it’s dangerous
E. coli O103 is a type of bacteria that can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and in rare cases, severe illness like hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). The bacteria may be present in the veal products and can cause illness 28 days after consumption, though most people recover within a week.
Who’s affected
People who purchased these veal products from food services or distributors in Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, or Canada are affected. Children under 5 and older adults are at higher risk for severe complications.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for veal products with product codes listed in the recall (e.g., 511012, 507023) on 60-lb boxes labeled as 'Boneless Veal SF' or 'Boneless Veal'. The products bear establishment number EST. 34569 inside the USDA mark of inspection.
- Brand
Ohio Farms- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Products
Throw away or return the recalled veal products to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 7 states.
USDA FSIS distribution: “Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas”
States: Illinois, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas.
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2017.
- FSIS closed the recall
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
How can I confirm if my veal is contaminated?
The recall notice states that the products may be contaminated with E. coli O103, but there is no specific test mentioned for consumers to confirm contamination.
Contact Ohio Farms
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ohio Farms to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 020-2017 — Ohio Farms Veal Products Recall: Possible E. Coli O103 Contamination Hello, I own a Ohio Farms Veal Products Recall: Possible E. Coli O103 Contamination that is covered by recall 020-2017 from Ohio Farms. The official recall notice states: These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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 #020-2017 (March 2, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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.