Ground beef recall linked to cluster of E. coli O157 illnesses in New England
Food Safety Infosheet Highlights: – Fairbank Farms recalls over 500,000 lbs of ground beef in CT, MD, VA, NC, MA, NY, NJ and PA; NH and NY deaths linked to the beef, at least 26 others ill. – The meat juices created from thawing a frozen product like ground beef can transfer pathogens to other foods. – Never place cooked hamburger patties on the unwashed plate that held raw patties; wash hands, counters, and utensils (like forks and spatulas) with hot soapy water after they touch raw meat. – For a full list of recalled products, visit the FSIS release: http://tinyurl.com/yzemas7
