21.7M pounds of ground beef products recalled

hmmmm... was it only two weeks ago that i posted on the absurd national animal identification system that proposes to implant or attach rfid chips on all animals that can potentially enter the food production chain, and impose reporting requirements so time-consuming and expensive that it would be sure to drive smaller producers out of the market, while at the same time creating massive loopholes for the vertically-integrated corporate giants, all in the name of insuring food safety...? gee. how time flies...

Topps Meat Company LLC has expanded its recall to include 21.7 million pounds (9,800 tonnes) of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria, the Elizabeth, New Jersey-based company said on Saturday.

golly, ain't it comforting to know they're looking out for us...? oops... well, maybe not...

Products affected by this expanded recall were distributed to retail grocery stores and food service institutions throughout the United States. Based on consumption patterns, Topps said it believes that the vast majority of the recalled product has been consumed.

Over 65 years of quality.

Since 1940, Topps Meat Company has been a leading manufacturer and supplier of premium frozen meat products. At the grocery store, in the restaurant or at the picnic, Topps has always been a sign of great taste and high quality.

Topps Meat Company is a privately owned family company. Headquartered in Elizabeth, New Jersey, Topps expanded its range of product offerings by acquiring Moline, Illinois-based J&B Meats in 2005. For generations, Topps Meat Company and J&B Meats have been major suppliers of high quality products with great taste and value for the consumer, retail and food service venues.

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