CS Beef Packers recalls ground beef due to E. coli contamination

CS Beef Packers has issued a ground beef recall for more than 22,000 pounds of raw ground beef products due to potential contamination with E. coli O145. The recall affects products distributed in California, Idaho and Oregon.

The recall was announced on Feb. 11 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).

The affected products were produced on Jan.14, 2026, and included various types of ground beef packaged in 10-pound chubs with specific case codes and “Use/Freeze By” dates of Feb. 4, 2026.

These products bear the establishment number “EST. 630” and were shipped to distributors for further distribution to foodservice locations.

The contamination was discovered during FSIS testing at a downstream customer, which revealed the presence of E. coli O145. This strain of E. coli can cause severe illness, including diarrhea and vomiting, and in rare cases, can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome, a type of kidney failure.

“FSIS is concerned that some products may be in foodservice freezers,” the recall notice states, urging foodservice locations to dispose of or return these products.

Consumers urged to discontinue use of affected ground beef products

The recall notice advises consumers to immediately discontinue use of the product and return it to the place of purchase or discard it.

The FSIS routinely checks the effectiveness of recalls to ensure that products are removed from circulation and that customers are informed.