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Ground Beef Recalled in Six States After E. Coli O26 Detected

FSIS testing found E. coli O26, prompting an active recall with no illnesses reported.

Overview

  • The Idaho-based Mountain West Food Group initiated the recall of approximately 2,855 pounds of raw 90/10 ground beef produced on Dec. 16, 2025.
  • Affected one-pound vacuum-sealed packages bear the label "Forward Farms Grass-Fed Ground Beef," the establishment number EST. 2083, and a use-or-freeze-by date of Jan. 13, 2026.
  • The product was shipped for retail distribution in California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Pennsylvania and Washington.
  • FSIS reports no confirmed illnesses to date and advises consumers to discard the meat or return it to the place of purchase.
  • The agency is conducting recall effectiveness checks, urges cooking ground beef to 160°F, and lists recall contacts including CEO Jeremy Anderson at 208-679-3765 or info@mountainwestfoodgroup.com.