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Over 2,800 pounds of ground beef recalled for E.coli contamination
Nearly 3,000 pounds of Forward Farms beef recalled after routine USDA testing found E. coli O26 contamination with no illnesses reported yet.
- Mountain West Food Group, LLC announced a recall on December 29, 2025 of 2,855 pounds of Forward Farms Grass-Fed Ground Beef in 16-ounce vacuum-sealed packages labeled 'USE OR FREEZE BY 01/13/26 EST 2083'.
- Routine FSIS testing found E. coli O26 contamination in nearly 3,000 pounds of ground beef produced on Dec. 16, prompting a recall by officials.
- Shipped across six states, the beef reached retailers and distributors in Washington, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, and Pennsylvania; consumers should discard or return packages and contact Jeremy Anderson, CEO of Mountain West Food Group, LLC, with questions.
- As of the announcement, no illnesses have been reported, but health authorities warned infections can cause diarrhea, vomiting, or kidney failure; consumers should contact healthcare providers and check the FSIS retail list when posted.
- FSIS cautioned that E. coli O26 can cause illness up to 34 days after exposure, and officials worry some of the nearly 3,000 pounds may remain in consumers' refrigerators and freezers.
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The recalled beef was sold in stores across six states.
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