CS Beef Packers / Fire River Farms
CS Beef Packers Ground Beef — possible E. coli O145
Possible contamination with E. coli O145, a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) that can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and in rare cases hemolytic uremic syndrome (kidney failure), especially in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
The notice for CS Beef Packers Ground Beef by CS Beef Packers / Fire River Farms, posted Feb 11, 2026 for Possible contamination with E. coli O145, a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) that can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and in rare cases hemolytic uremic syndrome (kidney failure), especially in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems, was called off Sep 1, 2026. The source considers it over as of Sep 2, 2026; if you still have some, the lot codes on this page are how you tell.
This one has been called off by the source. If you still have some, the lot codes below are how you tell.
What happened
CS Beef Packers, LLC is recalling about 22,912 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O145. The beef was made on January 14, 2026, and shipped to distributors in California, Idaho, and Oregon for use at foodservice locations (not directly sold at retail stores). Testing found the bacteria at a downstream customer. No illnesses have been reported so far. This affects large cardboard cases of ground beef chubs sold under the plain "BEEF, COARSE GROUND, 73 L" label and "FIRE RIVER FARMS CLASSIC BEEF FINE GROUND" labels, with a "Use/Freeze By" date of 02/04/26 and specific case codes and time stamps.
What to do
This recall involves foodservice-size cases, not typical grocery store packages, so it's unlikely to be in a home fridge. If you run or work at a foodservice location and have any of these cases (check case code 18601, 19583, or 19563, with Use/Freeze By 02/04/26), do not serve the product — throw it away or return it to where you got it. Always cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160°F, checked with a food thermometer, to kill harmful bacteria. If you or someone you know has symptoms like bloody diarrhea or vomiting after eating ground beef, contact a doctor.
| Product | UPC | Lot / codes | Best by | Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEEF, COARSE GROUND, 73 L (8 x 10-lb chubs per case) | — | 18601 | 02/04/26 | Cardboard case containing eight 10-lb chubs |
| FIRE RIVER FARMS CLASSIC BEEF FINE GROUND 73L (4 x 10-lb chubs per case) | — | 19583 | 02/04/26 | Cardboard case containing four 10-lb chubs |
| FIRE RIVER FARMS CLASSIC BEEF FINE GROUND 81L (4 x 10-lb chubs per case) | — | 19563 | 02/04/26 | Cardboard case containing four 10-lb chubs |
CA, ID, OR
- FSIS — primary source, first seen Sep 1, 2026
Brand history: CS Beef Packers / Fire River Farms · Report an error · Extraction confidence 90%
Questions
Every answer is a field on this notice.
Is CS Beef Packers Ground Beef recalled?
The notice for CS Beef Packers Ground Beef by CS Beef Packers / Fire River Farms, posted Feb 11, 2026 for Possible contamination with E. coli O145, a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) that can cause diarrhea, vomiting, and in rare cases hemolytic uremic syndrome (kidney failure), especially in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems, was called off Sep 1, 2026. The source considers it over as of Sep 2, 2026; if you still have some, the lot codes on this page are how you tell.
What should I do?
This recall involves foodservice-size cases, not typical grocery store packages, so it's unlikely to be in a home fridge. If you run or work at a foodservice location and have any of these cases (check case code 18601, 19583, or 19563, with Use/Freeze By 02/04/26), do not serve the product — throw it away or return it to where you got it. Always cook ground beef to an internal temperature of 160°F, checked with a food thermometer, to kill harmful bacteria. If you or someone you know has symptoms like bloody diarrhea or vomiting after eating ground beef, contact a doctor.
Where was it sold?
The notice names no retailer. Distribution: CA, ID, OR.
Which lot codes and UPCs are affected?
3 products listed. No upcs given. Lot codes: 18601, 19583, 19563. Match the code printed on your package, not the product name.