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Thousands of pounds of ground beef already Recalled due to danger health risks.
Xishan Food Group Co., Ltd., Reminiscing About 2,855 pounds of raw ground beef products, according to a Saturday announcement from the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.
The agency’s report said the product was recalled because it may be contaminated with E. coli O26, a variant of “Shiga toxin-producing E. coli” that can cause serious illness. The issue was discovered “during routine” testing and “sampling results showed the presence of Second. coli O26,” the report said.
The recalled raw ground beef comes in 16-ounce vacuum-sealed packages labeled “FORWARD FARMS GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF.” The side of the package is also marked “Use by 01/13/26 EST 2083 or freeze.”
The beef is sent to dealers and then sold in six states: California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Pennsylvania and Washington.
To date, no illnesses have been reported, but the USDA recommends throwing away the product immediately or returning it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
According to the USDA, people may become sick approximately 28 days after exposure to E. coli O26. People infected with this bacteria often experience symptoms such as diarrhea (which may be bloody) or vomiting.
“Some illnesses last longer and may be more severe. Infections are usually diagnosed by testing stool samples,” the report said. “Intensive fluid replacement and other supportive care are common treatments; antibiotic treatment is generally not recommended.”
Many different food products have been recalled in 2025 due to concerns about foodborne illness. In September, Nate’s Fine Foods in Roseville, Calif., recalled nearly 245,000 pounds of various pasta products because they were linked to a listeria outbreak that began in August 2024.
listeria outbreak Resulting in 6 deaths and 27 illnesses in 18 statesas of November 2025.
according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Listeria is a “bacteria that can contaminate many foods,” and consuming foods containing Listeria monocytogenes can cause infection. Although symptoms can vary, listeria infection can “lead to invasive disease and intestinal disease.”
Short-term symptoms in healthy individuals infected with Listeria may include high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, and abdominal pain. Listeria infection is the third leading cause of death from foodborne illness in the United States, with approximately 260 deaths annually.
Foodborne illness is a serious health problem across the United States. According to the CDC, approximately 48 million people get sick each year, approximately 128,000 people are hospitalized due to foodborne illness, and as many as 3,000 people die.