CS Beef Packers Ground Beef Products
CS Beef Packers recalls 22,912 lbs of ground beef (case codes 18601, 19583, 19563) over E. coli O145 contamination; do not serve.
Do not consume these products. Throw away or return to the place of purchase. If you have consumed this product and experience symptoms of E. coli infection (diarrhea, vomiting, or bloody stools) within 2–8 days, contact a healthcare provider immediately. For questions, contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 or visit https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/ to report a problem.
Why it was recalled
CS Beef Packers, LLC is recalling approximately 22,912 pounds of raw ground beef products produced on January 14, 2026, that may be contaminated with E. coli O145. Affected products include coarse ground beef (case code 18601) and Fire River Farms fine ground beef (case codes 19583 and 19563) in 10-lb. chubs with "Use/Freeze By: 02/04/26" and time stamps between 07:03 and 08:32, bearing establishment number EST. 630. These items were shipped to distributors in California, Idaho, and Oregon for foodservice locations. Do not serve these products; throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.
Is mine affected?
This recall covers the products below. If you have any of them, yours is affected.
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| 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” and time stamps between 07:03 and 08:32 printed on two stickers placed on the outside of the case. The date and time stamps are also printed directly onto the clear packaging of the chub. |
| Cardboard cases containing eight 10-lb. chubs of “BEEF, COARSE GROUND, 73 L” with case code 18601, “Use/Freeze By: 02/04/26” and time stamps between 07:03 and 08:32 printed on two stickers placed on the outside of the case. The date and time stamps are also printed directly onto the clear packaging of the chub. |
| 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” and time stamps between 07:03 and 08:32 printed on two stickers placed on the outside of the case. The date and time stamps are also printed directly onto the clear packaging of the chub. |
Where it was sold
Distributed in California, Idaho, and Oregon.
Editorial summary by Recall Canary · last updated 2026-04-27 · primary source: U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service · severity reflects the agency's published classification