According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 23 people became ill with E. coli O157:H7 infections after consuming JBS Swift meat products produced in April of 2009 and recalled in June of 2009. The recalled products included intact cuts of beef, such as primals, sub-primals, or boxed beef typically used for steaks and roasts. Some of the meat was manufactured into ground beef products after distribution.
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You can learn more about the JBS Swift E. coli outbreak and meat recall on the Marler Clark website.