Firm recalls 531,707 pounds of ground beef

WASHINGTON, July 1 (UPI) -- The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall of approximately 531,707 pounds of ground beef due to possible E. coli contamination.

The FSIS said Nebraska Beef Ltd. of Omaha initiated the recall of ground beef components that were distributed for reprocessing or wholesaling in Colorado, Texas, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New York.

Some of the recalled beef products were also available for direct consumer purchase.

Consumers with questions can contact the company at 402-733-0456. A complete listing of the recalled products is available at http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_022_2008_Release/index.asp.