Ground Beef Recall Issued Over E. coli Concerns

Nearly 23,000 pounds of raw ground beef may be contaminated, prompting a Class I recall in Oregon, Idaho, and California.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for nearly 23,000 pounds of raw ground beef produced by CS Beef Packers, LLC in Kuna, Idaho. The beef may be contaminated with E. coli O145, a potentially deadly bacteria. The recalled products were shipped to distributors in Oregon, Idaho, and California for distribution to foodservice locations.

Why it matters

E. coli contamination in ground beef can cause serious health issues, including severe diarrhea, vomiting, and even death. This recall is classified as a Class I, the highest risk level, indicating the potential for serious adverse health consequences or death. Consumers and foodservice providers in the affected states should be on high alert.

The details

The recalled ground beef items include 10-pound tube-style packs of "Beef, Course Ground, 73 L" (case code 18601), "Fire River Farms Classic Beef Fine Ground 73 L" (case code 19583), and "Fire River Farms Classic Beef Fine Ground 81 L" (case code 19563). All the affected products have a "Use/Freeze By: 02/04/26" date and time stamps between 07:03 and 08:32 on the packaging. FSIS is concerned the products may still be in foodservice freezers, and is urging any locations that received the recalled beef to throw it away or return it immediately.

  • The ground beef was produced on January 14, 2026.
  • The recall was issued on February 14, 2026.

The players

CS Beef Packers, LLC

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

U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)

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

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What’s next

FSIS is concerned the recalled ground beef may still be in foodservice freezers. Foodservice locations that received the products should immediately throw them away or return them.

The takeaway

This recall highlights the importance of food safety and the need for vigilance from both consumers and foodservice providers. Proper handling and cooking of ground beef is crucial to prevent the spread of dangerous E. coli bacteria.