Published: July 02, 2009 09:52 am      

Health alert: H-E-B issues recall of meat

In connection with the voluntary national recall by JBS Swift Beef Company for possible E-coli 0157:H7 in some of its products, H-E-B is notifying its customers and advising them to check their freezers for the beef products listed below.

• Raw Beef Briskets with plant inspection #969 (EST #969) with sell-by dates between 5/12 and 6/20

• Raw Beef Inside skirt steaks in a Styrofoam tray with sell-by dates between 5/4 and 6/20

• Hill Country Fare Beef for fajitas with a sell-by date of 5/23

• Any fresh ground beef in a Styrofoam tray with sell-by dates between 5/9 and 6/20

H-E-B does not now have any of the impacted products in its stores or in its supply chain. H-E-B has no reported illnesses, and there have been no reports of illnesses in Texas due to this recall.

Customers with any concerns or questions can contact H-E-B Customer Relations at (800) 432-3113.