Area meat company recalls products

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Tank’s Meats in Elmore is issuing a voluntary recall of products that may be contaminated with Bacillus
cereus.
The product subject to recall is Landjaegers produced on or before Jan. 9. The label on each clear bag
includes the establishment number "EST. 76" within the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s mark
of inspection. This product was sold to numerous retail stores in Northwest Ohio.
The recall is the result of Landjaegers product samples collected by the Ohio Department of Agriculture
that were found positive for Bacillus cereus.
The samples were collected as part of an investigation after the department was notified of illnesses
being reported by the Ottawa County Health Department, who also reported five ill patients who
experienced illness onset dates of Dec. 1, 2, 3 and 19 that may have resulted from the Landjaegers
product. One patient did test positive for Bacillus cereus.
As a result of the ensuing investigation, it was determined there is a possible link between the
Landjaegers product that was produced by Tank’s Meats in October 2013 and the illnesses in Ohio. The
recall is precautionary, as there has been no conclusive link between the illnesses and the Landjaeger
product at Tank’s Meats.
As an additional precaution, the company is recalling this product from the date of this announcement for
the previous two years.
Consumption of food contaminated with Bacillus Cereus can cause diarrhea, abdominal cramps and pain
within six to 15 hours after eating the contaminated product. Nausea may accompany diarrhea, but
vomiting rarely occurs. Most recover from illness within 24 hours.
Individuals concerned about an illness in connection with this recall should contact their health care
provider.

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