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Northfork Bison Distributions recalls Buffalo Burgers: e. coli risk

August 14, 2019 · Northfork Bison Distributions Class I

Class IFDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Reason for the recallOut of the abundance of caution, NORTHFORK BISON DISTRIBUTIONS INC. IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING BISON BURGERS & GROUND BECAUSE OF POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION BY E. COLI: 0121 AND 0103.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Northfork Bison Distributions
Location
Saint-Leonard, N/A
Reported by FDA
August 14, 2019
Recall started
July 12, 2019
Risk class
Class I
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Meat and poultry
Reason type
E. coliOther contamination

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Buffalo Burgers ( 100% Pure Canadian Bison Meat ), Net Weight 16 oz. (1 lb ) 4 - 113 g Patties - individually frozen / per container / Box
    Quantity: 1,904 BOXES; TOTAL WEIGHT 19,230 LBS

Where it was distributed

GOODS WERE DISTRIBUTED ACROSS THE STATES OF NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, FLORIDA, MISSOURI, VERMONT, VIRGINIA AND ARIZONA TO DISTRIBUTION, INSTITUTIONS AND RETAIL OUTLETS.

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Northfork Bison Distributions recalled 1 product, including Buffalo Burgers ( 100% Pure Canadian Bison Meat ), Net Weight 16 oz. (1 lb ) 4 - 113 g Patties - individually frozen / per container / Box.

Why was it recalled?

Out of the abundance of caution, NORTHFORK BISON DISTRIBUTIONS INC. IS VOLUNTARILY RECALLING BISON BURGERS & GROUND BECAUSE OF POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION BY E. COLI: 0121 AND 0103.

What does Class I mean?

FDA’s highest-risk class: a reasonable probability that using or being exposed to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Where was it sold or shipped?

GOODS WERE DISTRIBUTED ACROSS THE STATES OF NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, PENNSYLVANIA, FLORIDA, MISSOURI, VERMONT, VIRGINIA AND ARIZONA TO DISTRIBUTION, INSTITUTIONS AND RETAIL OUTLETS.

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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Sources

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