Idaho firm recalls more than 11 tons of ground been because of E. coli
CS Beef Packers LLC of Kuna, ID, is recalling 22,912 pounds of raw ground beef that may be contaminated with E. coli O145, the U.SDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The raw ground beef items were produced on January 14, 2026. For photos of the recalled product labels, Click here. The following products are subject to recall:
- Cardboard cases containing eight 10-pound pieces of “BEEF, COARSE HACH, 73 L” with case code 18601, “Use/Freeze By: 04/02/26” and timestamps between 7:03 a.m. and 8:32 a.m. printed on two stickers placed on the exterior of the case. Timestamps are also printed directly on the chub’s transparent packaging.
- Cardboard cases containing four 10-pound chubs of “FIRE RIVER FARMS CLASSIC BEEF FINE HROUND 73L” with case code 19583, “Use/Freeze By: 04/02/26” and timestamps between 7:03 a.m. and 8:32 a.m. printed on two stickers placed on the outside of the case. Timestamps are also printed directly on the chub’s transparent packaging.
- Cardboard cases containing four 10-pound chubs of “FIRE RIVER FARMS CLASSIC BEEF FINE HROUND 81L” with case code 19563, “Use/Freeze By: 04/02/26” and timestamps between 7:03 a.m. and 8:32 a.m. printed on two stickers placed on the exterior of the case. Timestamps are also printed directly on the chub’s transparent packaging.
The recalled products bear the establishment number “EST. 630″ inside the USDA inspection mark on the outside of the case and printed directly on the clear chub packaging.
The recalled ground beef was shipped to distributors in California, Idaho and Oregon for further distribution to food service establishments.
FSIS is concerned that companies have ground beef in their freezers.
The issue was discovered during FSIS testing at a downstream customer, and sampling results showed the presence of E. coli. coli O145.
No cases of illness due to the consumption of these products have been confirmed. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare professional.
