A 2008 study published by the Agricultural Research Service examined E. coli O157:H7 and beef tenderization.  The article  discussed the concerns that E. coli bacteria is frequently associated with ground beef, but has also been seen in mechanically tenderized beef products. The study examined the depth into which the tenderizing blades could insert E. coli bacteria into the meat. This was done in... [more]

CDC Map of E. coli O157:H7 Outbreak CDC is collaborating with public health officials in several states and the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to investigate a multistate outbreak of human infections due to Escherichia coli O157:H7 (E. coli 0157:H7). Monday, January 4, 2010, 21 persons infected with the outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7 had been... [more]

The American Meat Institute (AMI) was quick to respond to concerns about mechanically tenderized beef after a recent outbreak related to mechanically tenderized beef processed by National Steak and Poultry had sickened dozens across the country with E. coli O157:H7 food poisoning.  The AMI is a special interest group that often comes to the defense of beef and this following press release response... [more]

Recently, National Steak and Poultry recalled 248,000 lbs. of beef because it was suspected to be the culprit in an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 that has sickened dozens of people across the country. This beef recall has once again stirred up questions about the safety of beef and the effectiveness of current safety protocols that are in place to keep food free of dangerous foodborne pathogens. The... [more]

Twenty-one people in 16 states have been infected in recent days with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria, after consuming mechanically tenderized beef in restaurants supplied by National Steak and Poultry, an Oklahoma meat company, according to federal investigators. The outbreak spurred National Steak and Poultry to voluntarily recall 248,000 pounds of beef Dec. 24. The products, which range from steaks to... [more]