WASHINGTON—Vermont Livestock, Slaughter and Processing Co. recalled approximately 2,758 pounds of ground beef products as they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. The recalled product is VT Burger CO Ground Beef in five pound approximate weight vacuum packages, bearing the establishment number "EST. 9558" inside the USDA mark of inspection as well as a lot code of "090508A," "090808A," "091208A," "091908A" or "092208A." This product was shipped two packages per box, intended for restaurants, food service and institutional use and not available for direct retail purchase.
The products were produced on Sept. 5, 8, 12, 19 and 22 and distributed in Vermont and Plattsburgh and New York.
The Food Safety and Inspection Service has received 10 confirmed reports of illnesses associated with consumption of this product.
