Ground Beef Recall Issued for Specific 5-pound Packages

On June 3, 2015, Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., based in Springdale, Arkansas, announced a voluntary recall of about 16,000 pounds of 80% Lean Ground Beef in 5-pound packages. The product was supplied to a single food distributor in the state of New York. During a routine sampling program, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service discovered the presence of E. coli O157:H7 in a product sample. No illnesses related to this product have been reported so far. The recall is a precautionary measure, and Tyson Fresh Meats is currently tracking the affected product and putting it on hold. Around 200 cases of this ground beef were manufactured at a single plant on May 16, 2015. Each 5-pound package carries the establishment code 245C and a "best before or freeze by" date of June 5, 2015. The product cases can be identified by the code D-0371-BH, which is printed on the outer label. Food safety specialists recommend that consumers properly prepare their raw meat products, both fresh and frozen, and only eat ground beef that has been cooked to a temperature of 160 °F. The only method to ensure that ground beef is cooked to a temperature sufficient to kill harmful bacteria is to use a food thermometer that measures internal temperature. For any queries, consumers can contact the Tyson Consumer Relations department at 866-328-3156. News media and health department officials with questions should reach out to Worth Sparkman at 479-290-6358 or worth.sparkman@tyson.com. ### About Tyson Foods Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), headquartered in Springdale, Arkansas, is among the world's largest producers of chicken, beef, pork, and prepared foods. Its leading brands include Tyson®, Jimmy Dean®, Hillshire Farm®, Sara Lee® frozen desserts, Ball Park®, Wright®, Aidells®, and State Fair®. The company was established in 1935 by John W. Tyson, and his family has continued to lead the business, with his son, Don Tyson, leading the company for many years and his grandson, John H. Tyson, currently serving as the chairman of the board of directors. Tyson Foods offers a broad range of protein-based and prepared foods products and is the recognized market leader in the retail and foodservice markets it serves, supplying customers in the United States and about 130 countries. It employs approximately 124,000 Team Members at over 400 facilities and offices in the United States and globally. Tyson Foods operates with integrity and trust, striving to create value for its shareholders, customers, and Team Members. The company also aims to be faith-friendly, provide a safe work environment, and act as stewards of the animals, land, and environment entrusted to it.