On August 6th, the USDA and the California-based Valley Meat Company announced a recall of over one million pounds of ground beef.  The two decided on the recall after reports of E. coli containing products.

The affected products are mostly Valley Meat Company’s frozen ground beef produced between October 2009 and January 2010.  Seven people have been affected by the products, all with the same strand of E. coli 0157:H7.  The USDA warns consumers that the product could still be in their homes or grocery stores because it is frozen.

E. coli can be fatal to children, the elderly, and people with other health problems.  The USDA is investigating what caused the E.coli to contaminate Valley Meat Company’s products.

If you or someone you love has been the victim of a toxic food product, contact the Austin toxic food products lawyers of The Law Offices of Vic Feazell P.C. at 977-948-4842 to learn more about your rights.