Over 22,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled Over E. Coli Risk

CS Beef Packers, LLC issues recall for ground beef products shipped to California, Idaho, and Oregon

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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More than 22,000 pounds of raw ground beef has been recalled by CS Beef Packers, LLC due to potential E. coli contamination. The recalled beef was produced on January 14, 2026 and shipped to distributors in California, Idaho, and Oregon. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a warning, urging foodservice locations to discard or return the affected products.

Why it matters

E. coli contamination in ground beef can cause severe gastrointestinal illness, including bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and in rare cases, life-threatening complications. This recall highlights the importance of proper food safety practices throughout the supply chain to protect public health.

The details

The recall affects approximately 22,912 pounds of ground beef products produced by CS Beef Packers, LLC in Kuna, Idaho on January 14, 2026. The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service has not received any confirmed reports of illness related to the recalled beef. However, the agency is concerned that some of the products may still be in foodservice freezers, and is urging those locations to discard or return the items immediately.

  • The ground beef was produced on January 14, 2026.
  • The recall was issued by the USDA on February 11, 2026.

The players

CS Beef Packers, LLC

The Kuna, Idaho-based company that produced the recalled ground beef.

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

The federal agency responsible for ensuring the safety of the nation's commercial supply of meat, poultry, and egg products.

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What’s next

The USDA is advising consumers who have purchased the recalled ground beef to discard it or return it to the place of purchase. Foodservice locations are also urged to check their inventories and remove any of the affected products immediately.

The takeaway

This recall underscores the importance of robust food safety protocols throughout the supply chain, from production to distribution, to prevent potentially contaminated products from reaching consumers and causing illness. It also highlights the critical role of government agencies like the USDA in monitoring the food system and issuing timely recalls to protect public health.