Ground beef distributed in Washington recalled for possible E. coli contamination

Ground beef distributed in Washington recalled for possible E. coli contamination

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Key Points:

  • The USDA announced a recall of thousands of pounds of ground beef after E. coli contamination was confirmed.
  • The recalled product, distributed by Mountain West Food Group in Idaho, includes 16-ounce packages of grass-fed ground beef sold in six states, including Washington.
  • The affected packages were produced on December 16 and labeled as “FORWARD FARMS GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF” with a freeze-by date of January 13, 2026.
  • No illnesses have been reported to date, but consumers are advised to discard or return the product for a refund.