Guide Note

On October 5, 2007, Sam's Club recalled a brand of frozen hamburger patties after four children, two of which were hospitalized, got sick from E. Coli.¹

Fast Facts

1. Toll-free recall help line: (888) 746-7726
2. Affected brand: American Chef's Selection angus beef patties
3. Sicknesses occurred in the Minneapolis, Minnesota area
4. E. Coli outbreak happened in mid-September
5. Meat produced by Cargill Inc.
6. Customers were told to return or get rid of patties purchased after August 26, 2007
7. Voluntary recall
8. Meat had expiration of February, 2008
9. Source of meat traced to Butler, Wisconsin plant¹
10. Incident occurred shortly after large beef recall from Topps Meat Company

E. Coli is a bacterium that can release toxins in the intestines that cause illness. It may lead to more severe conditions such as kidney failure.¹ Some symptoms include:

1. Stomach cramps
2. Diarrhea
3. Nausea
4. Fatigue