Mountain West Food Group LLC, a Heyburn, Idaho establishment, is recalling approximately 2,855 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O26, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service recently announced.

The raw ground beef item was produced on Dec. 16, 2025. The following product is subject to recall (view labels):

16-oz. (1-lb.) 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 subject to recall bears establishment number “EST 2083” printed on the side of the packaging.

In addition to Pennsylvania, the product was shipped to distributors in California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana and Washington for further distribution for retail sales.

The problem was discovered during routine testing and the sampling results showed the presence of E. coli O26.

There have been no confirmed reports of illness due to consumption of the products. Anyone concerned about an illness should contact a health care provider.

Most people infected with STEC O26 develop diarrhea (often bloody) and vomiting. Some illnesses last longer and can be more severe.

In Pennsylvania, the beef was distributed to stores including Weis Markets.