010557 Beef Recalled in Washinton State E. Coli ScareMay 26, 2001Washington - A Washington state company is recalling 1,800 pounds of beef because it may have been contaminated with a lethal strain of E. coli bacteria . Evergreen Meats Inc. of Port Angeles, Wash., announced the voluntary recall in coordination with the Agriculture Department. There have been no reports of illnesses because of the beef, the Agriculture Department said. Some of the beef being recalled is packaged in 10-pound cases labeled “Evergreen Meats Ground Beef Patties.” Also being recalled are 10-pound bags of ground beef labeled “Evergreen Meats, Inc., Ground Beef.” The meat was sold to wholesale establishments in Washington state on May 16 and the packaging may be marked with that date. The problem was discovered after routine inspection by the Agriculture Department. The bacteria involved, E. coli 0157:H7, is potentially deadly and causes bloody diarrhea and dehydration.
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