California firm recalls beef due to E. coli

updated 12:12 p.m. ET Aug. 7, 2008

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Agriculture Department said S&S Foods is recalling about 153,630 lbs of frozen ground beef products because they may be contaminated with E. coli.

USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service said the Azusa, California-based company was recalling the beef products that were shipped to distribution centers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Allentown, Pennsylvania. The recall was announced late on Wednesday.

The government said 11 illnesses have been reported with consumption of this product.

The label of the products subject to recall bear the establishment number "EST. 20375" inside the USDA mark of inspection and a case code beginning "06238" ink-jet printed on the side of the box

E. coli can cause diarrhea and dehydration. Children, the elderly and people with weak immune systems are the most susceptible.

Don't miss this on msnbc.com Health Tainted meats point to superbug C. diff in food Of mice and men: 10 sex lessons from the wild 1 in 8 babies in the U.S. born premature each year Strained pet owners skipping vet visits Changing your mind can change your body

MORE FROM INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Infectious diseases Section Front

Tainted meats point to superbug C. diff in food New mad cow case found in Canada Brazilian boy makes rare recovery from rabies Nasty gut bug spikes in U.S. hospitals Large malaria vaccine trial to start in Africa Hospitals use more antibiotics despite concerns Half of hardest-to-treat TB patients die CDC: Pet food sickened at least 79 people ‘Good’ germs may fight bad ones in hospital Antibiotic may plug up Montezuma’s Revenge Infectious diseases Section Front   Add Infectious diseases headlines to your news reader: