Colorado Springs company recalls beef over E. coli contamination

Ranch Foods Direct is recalling some of its Callicrate beef that was produced last month because of possible E. coli contamination.

The recalled beef was produced on June 6, 7 and 8. The following products are subject to the recall.

Packages containing “Callicrate Beef Ground Beef: Beef 4-1 Ground Beef Patties 15# case.”
Packages containing “Callicrate Beef Ground Beef: Beef 4-1 Ground Beef Patties 5# box.”
Packages containing “Callicrate Beef Ground Beef: Beef 3-1 Ground Beef Patties 5# box.” Packages containing “Callicrate Beef Ground Beef: Beef 2-1 Ground Beef Patties 15# case.” 1-lb. packages containing “Callicrate Beef Ground Beef: Beef Ground Beef 85% 1#.”
1-lb. packages containing “Callicrate Beef Ground Beef: Beef Ground Beef 80% 1#.” 1-lb. packages containing “Callicrate Beef Ground Beef: Beef Ground Beef Sirloin 90% 1#.” Packages containing “Callicrate Beef Ground Beef: Beef Ground Beef 85/15 1# x 20 Bundle.” Packages containing “Callicrate WAGYU Beef Ground Beef: WAGYU Ground Beef 1#.” 1-lb. packages containing “Beef Stew Meat Tenderized.” Packages containing “Ranch Foods Direct Ground Beef 85/15.” Packages containing “Ranch Foods Direct Ground Beef 80/20.” Packages containing “Ranch Foods Direct Ground Chuck.” Packages containing “Ranch Foods Direct 80% Lean 20% Fat 3/1 Patties NET WT. 15#.” Packages containing “Ranch Foods Direct 80% Lean 20% Fat 2/1 Patties 7 OZ NET WT. 15#.” Packages containing “Ranch Foods Direct 80% Lean 20% Fat 3/1 Patties NET WT. 5.0#.” Packages containing “Ranch Foods Direct 80% Lean 20% Fat 4/1 Patties NET WT. 15#.” Packages containing “Ranch Foods Direct 80% Lean 20% Fat 2/1 Patties NET WT. 15#.” Packages containing “Ranch Foods Direct 80% Lean 20% Fat 6/1 Patties NET WT. 15#.” Packages containing “Ranch Foods Direct Ground Beef (73/27).” Packages containing “Ranch Foods Direct Ground Tenderloin.” Products identified as “Cowpool D 1/4.” Products identified as “Cowpool A 1/8.” Packages containing “Chef’s Bundle: 4-Skirt Steak, 6- NY Strips, 6-Top Sirloin, 3-Chuck Roast, 2-Cube Steak, 15-Ground Beef 80% Lean 20% Fat.” Packages containing “Colorado Bundle: 4-Skirts Steaks, 4-Chuck Eye Steaks, 4-Top Sirloin, 2-Chuck Roast, 15-Ground Beef 80% Lean 20% Fat.”

The recalled products are labeled with the establishment number “EST. 27316” inside the USDA marks of inspection and “PACKED ON” dates of June 6, 7 and 8.

The USDA says it became aware of an illness that was possibly associated with the recalled beef on July 14. It says lab testing confirmed that ground beef products that originated at Ranch Foods Direct were contaminated with E. coli on July 25.

If you have any of the recalled beef in your freezer, you should throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it.