Thompson's Ground Beef Recall: Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination
USDA recalls 700 lbs of Thompson's ground beef products from Sept. 27-28, 2017 and Oct. 2, 2017 due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Consumers are urged not to consume these products.
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possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7
What happened, in plain English
Clair D. Thompson & Sons, Inc. is recalling approximately 700 pounds of ground beef products that may contain E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. This contamination could cause serious health issues including kidney failure, especially in children under 5 and older adults. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275764-thompson-s-ground-beef-recall-possible-e-coli-o157-h7.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275764-thompson-s-ground-beef-recall-possible-e-coli-o157-h7 · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #106-2017
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“Thompson's Ground Beef Recall: Possible E. Coli O157:H7 Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275764-thompson-s-ground-beef-recall-possible-e-coli-o157-h7. Based on USDA FSIS recall #106-2017 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/clair-d--thompson-sons-inc--recalls-ground-beef-products-due-possible-e--coli-o157h7).
Why it’s dangerous
E. coli O157:H7 is a bacteria that can cause severe illness including bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and kidney failure. Symptoms typically appear 28 days after exposure but can be life-threatening, especially for young children and older adults.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Thompson's ground beef products from Sept. 27-28, 2017 or Oct. 2, 2017. Children under 5 and older adults are at higher risk of developing kidney failure if infected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for products labeled 'Thompson's GROUND BEEF' in 5-lb or 10-lb plastic bags. Look for establishment number EST. 9681 inside the USDA mark of inspection. Products were shipped to institutions in New York and Pennsylvania.
- Brand
Thompson's- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
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Throw away or return the recalled ground beef products to the place of purchase.
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 New York and Pennsylvania.
USDA FSIS distribution: “New York, Pennsylvania”
States: New York, Pennsylvania.
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
What are the symptoms of E. coli O157:H7 infection?
Symptoms include bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and kidney failure. Seek emergency care if experiencing these symptoms.
How can I confirm if my ground beef is safe?
Cook ground beef to 160°F using a food thermometer. The USDA recommends this temperature to kill harmful bacteria.
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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 #106-2017 (October 4, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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.