BOISE, Idaho-
The parent company of Albertsons grocery stores in Colorado and several other states said on Monday it was recalling some ground beef products sold in its stores because of possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7.
Most of the products were sold under the Moran’s label at Albertsons stores in Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and Wyoming. Albertson’s L-L-C said it was issuing the recall in conjunction with one from United Food Group L-L-C, a major meatpacking company with headquarters in Vernon, Calif.
The recalled products had sell-by dates from April 20 through May 7. It included Moran’s brand meat sold in 1- to 5-pound varieties under UPC numbers 34779 60501, 34779 60000, 34779 96000, 34779 91000, 34779 60010, 34779 96194, 34779 21117. Also recalled was Albertsons 90/10 Sirloin fresh hamburger patties.
Customers can return recalled products to the store for a full refund or exchange. Customers with questions about the recall can call United Food Group’s hotline at 1-800-325-4164.
Symptoms of E. coli poisoning include stomach cramps that may be severe and diarrhea that may turn bloody within one to three days. E. coli sometimes can lead to complications including kidney failure.
A separate recall announced by Supervalu affects meat sold at Albertsons and Save-A-Lot stores in other states.
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