CLASS I Food recall · Reported 3 Jun 2015 · USDA FSIS
Beef Products recalled by Tyson Fresh Meats
Tyson Fresh Meats is recalling Array. The recall was initiated on 3 Jun 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Recall details
- Recall number
- FSIS-085-2015
- Recalling firm
- Tyson Fresh Meats
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Completed
- Recall initiated
- 3 Jun 2015
- Reported
- 3 Jun 2015
- USDA notice type
- Closed Recall
- Reason category
- E. coli
- Product category
- Beef
Timeline
| 3 Jun 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 3 Jun 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +0 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Array. WASHINGTON, June 3, 2015 Tyson Fresh Meats, a Dakota City, Neb., establishment, is recalling approximately 16,000 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ground beef items were produced on May 16, 2015. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)] 5 lb. chubs of 80% Lean Ground Beef. The products subject to recall bear the establishment number EST. 245C inside the USDA mark of inspection and a best before or freeze by date of June 5, 2015. These products were shipped to one distribution location in New York. FSIS discovered the problem during a routine sampling program. Neither FSIS nor the company received any reports of illnesses associated with consumption of this product. FSIS and the company are concerned that some product may have been sold and stored in consumers refrigerators or freezers. E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps 28 days (34 days, on average) after exposure the organism. While most people recover within a week, some develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This condition can occur among persons of any age but is most common in children under 5-years old and older adults. It is marked by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. Persons who experience these symptoms should seek
Some strains of E. coli, such as O157:H7, produce a toxin that can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea and, in a small number of cases, kidney failure.
Product as listed by the USDA
Array
Where it was distributed
Array
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Array. WASHINGTON, June 3, 2015 Tyson Fresh Meats, a Dakota City, Neb., establishment, is recalling approximately 16,000 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The ground beef items were produced on May 16, 2015. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF Only)] 5 lb. chubs of 80% Lean Ground Beef. The products subject to recall bear the establishment number EST. 245C inside the USDA mark of inspection and a best before or freeze by date of June 5, 2015. These products were shipped to one distribution location in New York. FSIS discovered the problem during a routine sampling program. Neither FSIS nor the company received any reports of illnesses associated with consumption of this product. FSIS and the company are concerned that some product may have been sold and stored in consumers refrigerators or freezers. E. coli O157:H7 is a potentially deadly bacterium that can cause dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps 28 days (34 days, on average) after exposure the organism. While most people recover within a week, some develop a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). This condition can occur among persons of any age but is most common in children under 5-years old and older adults. It is marked by easy bruising, pallor, and decreased urine output. Persons who experience these symptoms should seek
Where was it sold?
Array
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official USDA FSIS notice · Source record retrieved 29 Sep 2026. USDA data is public domain. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
More recalls from Tyson Fresh Meats
All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS I | Raw Ground Beef Products recalled by Tyson Fresh Meats | Tyson Fresh Meats | Foreign Material |