HEYBURN, ID – Mountain West Food Group, LLC, a Heyburn, Idaho establishment, is recalling approximately 2,855 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O26, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service.

FSIS said the raw ground beef was produced on Dec. 16, 2025. The recall applies to 16-ounce, vacuum-sealed packages labeled “Forward Farms Grass-Fed Ground Beef” with a “use or freeze by 01/13/26” date and establishment number “EST 2083” printed on the side of the packaging.

The product was shipped to distributors in California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Pennsylvania and Washington for further distribution to retail locations.

The potential contamination was identified during routine FSIS testing, which detected the presence of E. coli O26. Officials said there have been no confirmed reports of illness associated with consumption of the recalled product.

FSIS noted that E. coli O26 is a type of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli, similar to the more widely known E. coli O157:H7. People infected with STEC O26 commonly develop diarrhea, which can be bloody, and vomiting. Symptoms can appear days to weeks after exposure. Most people recover within a week, though some cases can be more severe.

In rare instances, infection can lead to hemolytic uremic syndrome, a form of kidney failure that most often affects young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include easy bruising, pale skin and decreased urine output. Anyone experiencing these symptoms is urged to seek emergency medical care.

FSIS is concerned that some of the recalled ground beef may still be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who purchased the product are advised not to eat it and to either discard it or return it to the place of purchase. Anyone with concerns about illness should contact a healthcare provider.