Lower riskMeat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published November 17, 2018
Swift Beef Recalls Ground Beef Products for Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination
USDA FSIS recalls approximately 99,260 pounds of Swift Ground Beef products from Oct. 2018 due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Products may cause severe illness, especially in children under 5 and older adults.
Swift Beef is recalling about 99,260 pounds of ground beef products made between October 2018 and November 2018 that may contain E. coli O157:H7. This bacteria can cause severe illness, including kidney failure in some people, especially children under 5 and older adults. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275904-swift-beef-recalls-ground-beef-products-for-possible-e-coli.
“Swift Beef Recalls Ground Beef Products for Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275904-swift-beef-recalls-ground-beef-products-for-possible-e-coli. Based on USDA FSIS recall #114-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/swift-beef-company-recalls-ground-beef-products-due-possible-e--coli-o157h7).
Swift Beef Company is recalling approximately 99,260 pounds of raw ground beef products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination, the Food Safety and Inspection Service announced on Nov. 17, 2018. The U.S. Department of Agriculture agency stated that the product was produced on Oct. 24, 2018.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Swift Beef
Product: Swift Ground Beef 81/19 (81% lean) Fine Grind Combo, 2,000 lb. bulk pallets, product code 42982
Establishment number: EST. 628 inside the USDA mark of inspection
Sold in California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington
The hazard
The products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps. While most people recover within a week, some develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Swift Beef Company has one other recall on record since Dec. 26, 2017, when HEB Beef Stew was recalled for plastic and metal contamination. Other recent recalls of similar products include Mountain West Ground Beef Recall: Possible E. Coli O26 Contamination (Dec. 27, 2025), CS Beef Packers Recalls Ground Beef Products with Possible E. Coli O145 Contamination (Feb. 11, 2026), and Beef Kofta Products from The Kebab Shop May Contain E. Coli O157:H7 - Public Health Alert (May 24, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Look for products with establishment number EST. 628 inside the USDA mark of inspection. The recalled products include specific ground beef types with product codes 42410, 42413, 42415, and 42510, produced on October 24, 2018.
Brand
Swift Beef
Category
Meat & poultry
Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Product Labels
Look for establishment number EST. 628 inside the USDA mark of inspection and product codes 42410, 42413, 42415, or 42510 on the packaging.
Contact Consumer Hotline
Call the JBS USA Consumer Hotline at (800) 727-2333 to confirm if your product is affected.
The USDA states that ground beef should be cooked to 165°F using a food thermometer to kill harmful bacteria. The recalled products may contain E. coli O157:H7, but there have been no confirmed reports of illness from these products.
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