Beef recall foils Memorial Day BBQ plans

May 22, 3:28 PMNutrition ExaminerAnnie Kay

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If you're a fan of burgers on the grill, this may be the weekend to try a veggie burger. The USDA announced it's biggest recall of beef ever yesterday.

Nearly 96,000 pounds of beef have been recalled, all sourced from Valley Meat, an Illinois company. The beef - much of it processed into patties and other packaged foods - had possible e coli contamination. Brands impacted include the 3S Brand, Grillmaster Brand Products, J&B Brand Products, Klub Brand Products, Thick 'N Tasty Brand Products, and Final Brand Products. If you purchased one of the products listed, contact the store you made your purchase from.

Illness due to this contamination has been reported in PA, IL, and OH. Individuals at greatest risk include children, the elderly and individuals with compromised immune systems.