Chicago company recalls meat for E. coli concerns

[May 19, 2008]  CHICAGO (AP) -- Federal officials say a Chicago-based company is recalling beef products distributed in 11 states, including Illinois, because of possible E. coli contamination.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Saturday that no illnesses have reported from the meat, produced by JSM Meat Holdings Co. The agency was uncertain how much meat is being recalled.

The meat being recalled is used in ground beef products. Included are 30-pound and 60-pound boxes and 47-gallon barrels of "MORREALE MEAT" beef products. The products have the number "EST. 6872" inside the USDA mark of inspection.

A message left for a company spokesman after business hours wasn't immediately returned.

The states affected are Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.

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On the Web:

http://www.fsis.usda.gov/fsis_recalls/

[Associated Press]

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