Marcho Farms Recalls Veal, Beef and Pork Products for Possible STEC Contamination
Marcho Farms recalls approximately 5,620 pounds of veal, beef and pork products that may contain non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O111. Consumers are urged not to consume these products.
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possible adulteration with non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O111
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What happened, in plain English
Marcho Farms is recalling about 5,620 pounds of veal, beef, and pork products that may be contaminated with non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O111. This bacteria can cause severe illness including kidney failure, especially in children under 5 and older adults. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275700-marcho-farms-recalls-veal-beef-and-pork-products-for-possible.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275700-marcho-farms-recalls-veal-beef-and-pork-products-for-possible · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #044-2017
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“Marcho Farms Recalls Veal, Beef and Pork Products for Possible STEC Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275700-marcho-farms-recalls-veal-beef-and-pork-products-for-possible. Based on USDA FSIS recall #044-2017 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/marcho-farms-inc.-recalls-veal-beef-and-pork-products-due-possible-non-o157-shiga).
Why it’s dangerous
Non-O157 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) O111 can cause severe illness including bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and in some cases kidney failure (hemolytic uremic syndrome). This condition is most dangerous for children under 5 and older adults.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased these products in Illinois, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. Children under 5 and older adults are at higher risk for serious complications from infection.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for products with establishment number EST. 7857 on the USDA mark of inspection. Look for specific case codes and dates: 60-lb cases with case code 5398 (04/11/2017) or 98 (04/11/17), and 9-lb cases with case code 3122 (Sell By 05/05/17).
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Marcho Farms- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
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Throw away or return the recalled products to the place of purchase.
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.
- FSIS closed the recall
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
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Questions people ask
Are there any confirmed injuries from this contamination?
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
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Subject: Recall 044-2017 — Marcho Farms Recalls Veal, Beef and Pork Products for Possible STEC Contamination Hello, I own a Marcho Farms Recalls Veal, Beef and Pork Products for Possible STEC Contamination that is covered by recall 044-2017 from Marcho Farms. The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. 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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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 #044-2017 (May 4, 2017)
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