Nearly 23,000 pounds of ground beef are being recalled in the United States due to potential contamination with E. coli O145, a bacterium that can cause severe foodborne illness. The recall was announced by CS Beef Packers, LLC, based in Kuna, Idaho, in a report shared by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Wednesday.
The issue was discovered during routine testing, which revealed the presence of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli. The USDA has classified the recall as Class I, indicating a high risk that consuming the products could lead to serious health consequences, including death. The affected items were produced on January 14, 2026, and have a use/freeze by date of February 4, 2026.
Three ground beef products are included in the recall: eight 10-lb. chubs of “BEEF, COARSE GROUND, 73 L” with case code 18601; four 10-lb. chubs of “FIRE RIVER FARMS CLASSIC BEEF FINE GROUND 73L” with case code 19583; and four 10-lb. chubs of “FIRE RIVER FARMS CLASSIC BEEF FINE GROUND 81L” with case code 19563. All products bear the establishment number “EST. 630” on the packaging.
The recalled beef was shipped to distributors in California, Idaho, and Oregon for further distribution to foodservice locations. No illnesses have been reported to date, but consumers are advised to throw the ground beef away or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
E. coli O145 infection can cause symptoms such as diarrhoea, often bloody, and vomiting. While most people recover with rest and rehydration, some cases can be severe and last up to a week. This recall follows a similar incident in December 2025, when Mountain West Food Group recalled nearly 2,855 pounds of ground beef due to potential E. coli O26 contamination.
