If you work in foodservice or source bulk ground beef, this is one to check right away.
On February 11, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced that CS Beef Packers, LLC is recalling approximately 22,912 pounds of raw ground beef products due to possible contamination with E. coli O145.
CS Beef Packers, LLC is recalling certain raw ground beef products after FSIS testing at a downstream customer detected E. coli O145.
E. coli O145 is a type of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). It can cause illness typically 2–8 days after exposure. Symptoms may include diarrhea (often bloody), vomiting, and in rare cases, more severe complications
At this time, no confirmed illnesses have been reported.
Still, food safety officials are concerned some of this product may be in foodservice freezers.
Which Products Are Affected
The recalled ground beef products were:
Produced on January 14, 2026
Labeled with “Use/Freeze By: 02/04/26”
Time stamps between 07:03 and 08:32
Bear establishment number “EST. 630” inside the USDA mark of inspection
Recalled Products Include:
Cardboard cases containing eight 10-lb. chubs of
“BEEF, COARSE GROUND, 73 L” Case code: 18601Cardboard cases containing four 10-lb. chubs of
“FIRE RIVER FARMS CLASSIC BEEF FINE GROUND 73L” Case code: 19583Cardboard cases containing four 10-lb. chubs of
“FIRE RIVER FARMS CLASSIC BEEF FINE GROUND 81L” Case code: 19563
The affected products were shipped to distributors in California, Idaho, and Oregon for further distribution to foodservice locations.
If you operate a restaurant, catering business, or institutional kitchen in these states, double-check your freezer inventory.
What You Should Do
Do not serve or consume these products.
FSIS urges foodservice locations to immediately stop using the recalled ground beef, throw it away or return it to the place of purchase.
If you are concerned about illness, contact a healthcare provider.
FSIS also reminds consumers and food handlers to cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160°F, using a food thermometer to confirm doneness.
How to Request a Refund or Report the Issue
For questions about the recall, you can contact:
Roger Cooper, Operations Manager, CS Beef Packers, LLC
208-810-7510 ext. 7531
[email protected]
For general food safety questions, contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at:
888-MPHotline (888-674-6854)
[email protected]
