WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nearly 23,000 pounds of raw ground beef products processed at a Kuna, Idaho facility are being recalled due to possible contamination with E. coli O145.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), CS Beef Packers, LLC is recalling approximately 22,912 pounds of ground beef produced on January 14, 2026 . The recall is classified as a High – Class I recall, meaning there is a reasonable probability that consumption of the product could cause serious adverse health consequences.
The products include:
- 10-pound chubs of “Beef, Coarse Ground, 73L”
- 10-pound chubs of “Fire River Farms Classic Beef Fine Ground 73L”
- 10-pound chubs of “Fire River Farms Classic Beef Fine Ground 81L”
The affected cases bear establishment number “EST. 630” inside the USDA mark of inspection. They carry a “Use/Freeze By” date of February 4, 2026, with time stamps between 7:03 a.m. and 8:32 a.m. .
The products were shipped to distributors in California, Idaho and Oregon for further distribution to foodservice locations .
FSIS said the issue was discovered during routine testing at a downstream customer, where sampling confirmed the presence of E. coli O145 . There have been no confirmed reports of illness linked to the recalled products.
E. coli O145 is a strain of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli. Symptoms typically develop two to eight days after exposure and can include diarrhea, often bloody, and vomiting. While most people recover within a week, serious complications such as hemolytic uremic syndrome, a form of kidney failure, can occur in rare cases, particularly among young children, older adults and those with weakened immune systems .
FSIS is concerned some products may still be in foodservice freezers. Restaurants and other foodservice operations are urged not to serve the recalled items and instead discard them or return them to the place of purchase .
Consumers are reminded to cook all ground beef to an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit and use a food thermometer to ensure proper doneness.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact CS Beef Packers, LLC at 208-810-7510. Food safety questions can also be directed to the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854 .
The recall remains active as of February 11, 2026 .
