Massive Ground Beef Recall; Wolverine Packing Co. Issues Urgent Warning
Wolverine Packing Co., a meat distributor based in Detroit, has announced a recall of over 167,000 pounds of ground beef due to E. coli contamination concerns. This recall follows reports of illnesses in Minnesota linked to the beef. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service is overseeing the recall, which affects products shipped to restaurants nationwide. Consumers are advised to check their refrigerators and freezers for impacted products and ensure beef is cooked thoroughly to prevent illness. The company pledges to enhance safety measures in collaboration with food safety officials.