Mountain West Food Group, LLC, a Heyburn, Idaho business, is recalling approximately 2,855 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, the raw ground beef item was produced on Dec. 16, 2025 and includes: 16-oz. vacuum-sealed packages containing “FORWARD FARMS GRASS-FED GROUND BEEF” with “USE OF FREEZE BY 01/13/26 EST 2083” printed on the side of the packaging.
The product was shipped to distributors in Idaho, Washington, California, Colorado, Montana, and Pennsylvania for further distribution for retail sales.
The problem was discovered during routine testing and the sampling results showed the presence of E. coli.
There have been no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of the products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider.
Consumers who have purchased the products are urged not to consume them. The products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
