Over 22,000 pounds of ground beef recalled over E. coli risk

Consumers are being warned to check their refrigerators after more than 22,000 pounds of ground beef were recalled due to possible E. coli contamination.

According to the notice posted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) on Wednesday, Feb. 11, the recall affects about 22,912 pounds of ground beef sold by CS Beef Packers, LLC, of Kuna, Idaho.

Officials say that the beef was produced on Jan. 14, 2026, and shipped to distributors in California, Idaho and Oregon. According to the USDA, there have been no confirmed reports of illness in connection with the recalled beef. 

“FSIS is concerned that some products may be in foodservice freezers. Foodservice locations are urged not to serve these products. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase,” the notice said.

Here is what you need to know.

What ground beef products were recalled?

According to the USDA, the following ground beef products were recalled for a potential E. coli contamination.

• Cardboard cases containing eight 10-lb. chubs of "Beef, Coarse Ground, 73 L" with case code 18601, "Use/Freeze By: 02/04/26.”
• Cardboard cases containing four 10-lb. chubs of "Fire River Farms Classic Beef Fine Ground 73L" with case code 19583, "Use/Freeze By: 02/04/26.”
• Cardboard cases containing four 10-lb. chubs of "Fire River Farms Classic Beef Fine Ground 81L" with case code 19563, "Use/Freeze By: 02/04/26.”

What is E. coli? What are the symptoms?

Most Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria reside harmlessly in the intestines of people and animals. But some can cause mild to life-threatening gastrointestinal illnesses if consumed, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.

The types of E. coli that may cause diarrhea usually spread through food or water contaminated with feces. For instance, food handlers can spread infection when they do not wash their hands properly after using the restroom. Animals such as cattle may also spread E. coli to food and food crops.

Symptoms of E. coli infection include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody) and vomiting, according to the CDC.

USA TODAY’s James Powel contributed to this report.

Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at [email protected] and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.