Nearly 23,000 Pounds of Beef Recalled from Idaho Facility

Customers urged to check labels for contaminated ground beef products shipped to California, Idaho, and Oregon

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has announced a recall of nearly 23,000 pounds of raw ground beef products from CS Beef Packers in Kuna, Idaho, due to potential E. coli O145 contamination. The affected beef was shipped to distributors in California, Idaho, and Oregon, and customers are advised to throw away or return any products matching the recalled labels.

Why it matters

Food safety is a critical public health issue, and E. coli contamination can lead to serious illness. This recall highlights the importance of proper food handling and inspection procedures to protect consumers from potentially dangerous products.

The details

The recalled ground beef was produced on January 14 and sold under several Fire River Farms 'Classic Beef' labels, packaged in cardboard cases containing four 10-pound casings. Customers should check the labels for the establishment number 'EST. 630' and one of the following codes: 19583, 18601 or 19563. All affected beef had a 'Use/Freeze By' date of 02/04/26 and time stamps between '07:03 and 08:32'.

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

The players

CS Beef Packers

An Idaho meat processing facility located in Kuna that produced the recalled ground beef products.

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

The government agency responsible for overseeing food safety and issuing the recall.

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What’s next

The USDA is continuing to investigate the source of the contamination, and customers are advised to check their beef products and dispose of or return any that match the recalled labels.

The takeaway

This recall underscores the importance of proper food safety protocols and inspections to protect public health. Consumers should always check labels and dispose of any potentially contaminated products to avoid the risk of serious E. coli-related illnesses.