Lower risk Meat & poultry recall · USDA FSIS · Published November 16, 2018

Majestic Meat Recalls Ground Beef Products for Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination

Majestic Meat Company recalls ground beef products from November 8, 2018, due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Products with USDA inspection number EST. 19915 were shipped to Utah restaurants. No confirmed illnesses reported.

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🇺🇸 USDA FSIS recall #113-2018Meat & poultry Majestic Meat ›

Lower-risk recall

possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7

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Majestic Meat Company is recalling approximately 532 pounds of ground beef products produced on November 8, 2018, that may contain E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. This contamination could cause serious illness, including kidney failure in some cases, especially in children under 5 and older adults. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275905-majestic-meat-recalls-ground-beef-products-for-possible-e-coli.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275905-majestic-meat-recalls-ground-beef-products-for-possible-e-coli · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #113-2018

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“Majestic Meat Recalls Ground Beef Products for Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275905-majestic-meat-recalls-ground-beef-products-for-possible-e-coli. Based on USDA FSIS recall #113-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/majestic-meat-company-recalls-ground-beef-products-due-possible-e--coli-o157h7).

The Food Safety and Inspection Service announced on Nov. 16, 2018, that Majestic Meat Company is recalling approximately 532 pounds of ground beef products due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Consumers should contact the company at (801) 486-4904 for questions.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Majestic Meat
Products: Bulk ground beef, ground beef patties, meatballs
Production date: November 8, 2018
Establishment number: EST. 19915 inside the USDA mark of inspection
Quantity: Approximately 532 pounds
Distribution: Shipped to restaurants in Utah

The hazard

The products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include CS Beef Packers Recalls Ground Beef Products with Possible E. Coli O145 Contamination (2026-02-11) and Mountain West Ground Beef Recall: Possible E. Coli O26 Contamination (2025-12-27). Beef Kofta Products from The Kebab Shop May Contain E. Coli O157:H7 - Public Health Alert was reported on 2026-05-24.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for USDA inspection number EST. 19915 on the product label. Products were produced on November 8, 2018 and shipped to restaurants in Utah. The recall covers ground beef, patties, and meatballs.

Brand
Majestic Meat
Category
Meat & poultry

Based on the official USDA FSIS remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Label
Look for the USDA inspection number EST. 19915 on the product label to identify affected items.
Contact Healthcare Provider
If you have symptoms like bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramps, or reduced urine output, contact a healthcare provider immediately.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in Utah.

USDA FSIS distribution: “Utah”

States: Utah.

Recall timeline

FSIS closed this recall in 2019.

Nov 16, 2018USDA FSIS announced the recall
2019FSIS closed the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Questions people ask

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How can I confirm if my ground beef is safe to eat?

Cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 165°F using a food thermometer, as recommended by FSIS.

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Link to this recall

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Where this comes from

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Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #113-2018 (November 16, 2018)
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