Meijer recalls fresh hamburger

Thu, Jul 9, 2009    to del.icio.us

WALKER — Meijer Inc. is recalling fresh hamburger from its Michigan stores after wholesaler JBS Swift was identified as a potential source of E coli.

Specifically, Meijer has recalled the following items:

FRESH HAMBURGER - UPC 20165500000 with "sell by" dates of April 26, 2009, to June 19, 2009; and "freeze/use by" dates of April 27, 2009, to June 20, 2009 (Michigan stores only).

FRESH GROUND BEEF - UPC 201668000 with "sell by" dates of April 26, 2009, to June 19, 2009; and "freeze/use by" dates of April 27, 2009, to June 20, 2009 (stores in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky).

Customers who have purchased these products should destroy the product or return them to any Meijer location for a full refund.

If anyone is unsure if they have the recalled product, they can call the Meijer customer contact center at 800-543-3704.

— From WZZM-TV