Grant Park Packing Recalls Raw Ground Beef Products Due to Possible E. coli O103 Contamination
Grant Park Packing recalls 53,200 pounds of raw ground beef products potentially contaminated with E. coli O103. Consumers should check labels for lot code GP.1051.18 and pack dates 10/30/2018 to 11/01/2018.
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What happened, in plain English
Grant Park Packing is recalling approximately 53,200 pounds of raw ground beef products that may contain E. coli O103 bacteria. This contamination could cause illness with symptoms like bloody diarrhea and vomiting, though serious complications are rare. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275964-grant-park-packing-recalls-raw-ground-beef-for-possible-e.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275964-grant-park-packing-recalls-raw-ground-beef-for-possible-e · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #048-2019
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“Grant Park Packing Recalls Raw Ground Beef for Possible E. coli O103 Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275964-grant-park-packing-recalls-raw-ground-beef-for-possible-e. Based on USDA FSIS recall #048-2019 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/grant-park-packing-recalls-raw-ground-beef-products-due-possible-e--coli-o103).
Why it’s dangerous
E. coli O103 bacteria can cause foodborne illness after consuming contaminated ground beef. Symptoms typically appear 28 days after exposure and include diarrhea, vomiting, and in rare cases, kidney failure. The bacteria are harder to detect than other strains, so many labs don't test for them.
Who’s affected
People who purchased the recalled ground beef products, especially those with children under 5 or weakened immune systems, are at slightly higher risk of illness from E. coli O103.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for products with lot code GP.1051.18 and pack dates 10/30/2018, 10/31/2018, or 11/01/2018. These items were shipped to Minnesota and Kentucky for institutional use.
- Brand
Grant Park Packing- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Check Product Labels
Look for lot code GP.1051.18 and pack dates 10/30/2018, 10/31/2018, or 11/01/2018 on the packaging.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
The recall is for products that may be contaminated with E. coli O103. If you have the recalled product, it is not safe to eat until you check with the manufacturer or follow the recall steps.
What are the symptoms of E. coli O103 infection?
Symptoms include bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and sometimes more severe illness like kidney failure. Most people recover within a week, but some may need medical attention.
How can I confirm the product is safe?
The only way to confirm ground beef is safe is to cook it to 160°F using a food thermometer, as recommended by the USDA.
Contact Grant Park Packing
We’ve drafted a message you can send Grant Park Packing to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 048-2019 — Grant Park Packing Grant Park Packing Hello, I own a Grant Park Packing that is covered by recall 048-2019 from Grant Park Packing. 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 #048-2019 (April 24, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 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.