Price Chopper Supermarkets recalling ground beef; possible E. Coli contamination
Saturday, October 31, 2009, 5:13pm
Price Chopper Supermarkets is voluntarily recalling select packages of USDA ground beef with expiration dates of September 16 through October 5, 2009 based upon information from USDA and Fairbank Farms - a supplier to several chains in the Northeast that is believed to have distributed beef containing possible E. Coli 0157:H7 contamination.
Locally, there are Price Chopper stores in Ogdensburg and Malone.
Consumers are encouraged to check their freezers for these varieties of ground beef bearing the dates listed above and to return any that are found to the most convenient Price Chopper store for a full refund.
Customers who are AdvantEdge club members were alerted to the recall by an automated phone message on Saturday.
According to the USDA, the Class I Recall health risk is at level: high. This is a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death. The reports also states that some BJ Wholesale Clubs may also have carried this brand of ground beef.
Those seeking more information should call Fairbank Farms, the supplier that initiated the recall, at (877) 546-0122 or call the Price Chopper Customer Service Center at (800) 666-7667, option 3, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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