USDA Recalls Ground Beef Shipped to 3 States Due to E. coli Risk

Nearly 23,000 pounds of raw ground beef products processed at an Idaho facility are being recalled due to possible E. coli O145 contamination.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced a recall of approximately 22,912 pounds of ground beef products produced on January 14, 2026 at a facility in Kuna, Idaho. The recall is due to possible contamination with E. coli O145, a strain of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli. The affected products were shipped to distributors in California, Idaho, and Oregon for further distribution to foodservice locations.

Why it matters

E. coli O145 can cause serious health issues, including diarrhea, vomiting, and in rare cases, a potentially life-threatening condition called hemolytic uremic syndrome. This recall highlights the importance of food safety protocols to protect public health, especially for high-risk populations like young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.

The details

The recalled products include 10-pound chubs of 'Beef, Coarse Ground, 73L', 'Fire River Farms Classic Beef Fine Ground 73L', and 'Fire River Farms Classic Beef Fine Ground 81L'. The affected cases bear establishment number 'EST. 630' inside the USDA mark of inspection and have a 'Use/Freeze By' date of February 4, 2026, with time stamps between 7:03 a.m. and 8:32 a.m. The issue was discovered during routine testing at a downstream customer, where sampling confirmed the presence of E. coli O145.

  • The recall was announced on February 17, 2026.
  • The affected products were produced on January 14, 2026.

The players

CS Beef Packers, LLC

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

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

The federal agency responsible for overseeing the safety of meat, poultry, and egg products in the United States.

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What’s next

FSIS is concerned some products may still be in foodservice freezers. Restaurants and other foodservice operations are urged not to serve the recalled items and instead discard them or return them to the place of purchase.

The takeaway

This recall underscores the importance of robust food safety protocols and the need for vigilance in the food supply chain to protect public health, especially for high-risk populations. Consumers can also play a role by properly cooking ground beef to the recommended internal temperature.