CS Beef Packers, LLC recalled raw ground beef products on February 11, 2026. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the Class I recall. FSIS says testing turned up E. coli O145 in samples linked to the beef.
The recalled products were produced on January 14, 2026, under three case-coded labels. The recall remains open, and FSIS has not reported any confirmed illnesses connected to the beef.
Consumers and food-service operators who received the recalled beef should not eat or serve it. Check your inventory against the case codes in the recall notice. Discard the product or return it to your supplier.
- Action type: Class I recall of raw ground beef
- Announcement and initiation dates: Announced February 11, 2026; products produced January 14, 2026
- Company and responsible agency: CS Beef Packers, LLC (Kuna, Idaho) and the USDA FSIS
- Recall or campaign number: Recall Number 003-2026
- Affected models, lots, UPCs, serial numbers, or VINs: 3 case-coded products, Est. 630, Use/Freeze By 02/04/26: case codes 18601, 19583, 19563
- Number of affected units: About 22,912 pounds (United States)
- Sold at and sale period: Foodservice distributors in California, Idaho, and Oregon; not sold at retail
- Hazard: Possible contamination with E. coli O145, a Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC)
- Reported incidents, injuries, illnesses, and deaths: No confirmed reports of illness, as of the February 11, 2026 notice
- Remedy: Discard or return to place of purchase; do not serve
Table Of Contents
- Latest CS Beef Packers Ground Beef Recall Updates
- Which CS Beef Packers Ground Beef Are Affected?
- Why Was CS Beef Packers Ground Beef Recalled?
- Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
- What Should Consumers Do?
- Legal Options
- Frequently Asked Questions
- What Are the Symptoms of E. Coli O145 Infection?
- What Should I Do If I Ate the Recalled CS Beef Packers Beef and Feel Sick?
- How Do I Know If My Ground Beef Is Part of the Recall?
- Is There a Lawsuit Against CS Beef Packers over This Recall?
- Who Should I Contact About the CS Beef Packers Recall?
- What Is E. Coli O145?
- References
Latest CS Beef Packers Ground Beef Recall Updates
February 11, 2026: FSIS Announces the Recall
FSIS announced that CS Beef Packers, LLC pulled 22,912 pounds of raw ground beef made January 14, 2026 [1]. Testing found E. coli O145, a bacterial contaminant that can cause illness, in the beef [2].
FSIS reports no confirmed illnesses linked to the beef, produced under three case-coded labels, as of this notice. No follow-up update has been issued since.
Which CS Beef Packers Ground Beef Are Affected?
FSIS recalled three raw ground beef products made at CS Beef Packers’ Kuna, Idaho plant. Each carries establishment number EST. 630 and a Use/Freeze By date of 02/04/26:
- Eight 10-pound chubs of “BEEF, COARSE GROUND, 73 L,” case code 18601
- Four 10-pound chubs of “FIRE RIVER FARMS CLASSIC BEEF FINE GROUND 73L,” case code 19583
- Four 10-pound chubs of “FIRE RIVER FARMS CLASSIC BEEF FINE GROUND 81L,” case code 19563
Check the case code on your product against this list to identify which item you have. These products were shipped only to foodservice distributors in California, Idaho, and Oregon, not sold directly to retail customers.
Why Was CS Beef Packers Ground Beef Recalled?
CS Beef Packers Ground Beef was recalled because FSIS sampling at a downstream customer showed E. coli O145 contamination. FSIS classifies this as a Class I, High risk, recall – a hazard likely to cause serious health consequences or death.
This E. coli strain, a Shiga toxin-producing kind, can trigger serious digestive illness in people who eat any food contaminated with it.
The recall (FSIS Recall Number 003-2026) covers only the products, case codes, and production date named in the notice. It does not affect other CS Beef Packers items sold under different labels, dates, or production runs at other plants.
Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses
FSIS has confirmed no illnesses tied to the recalled beef so far. That is true as of the February 11, 2026 notice, the most recent update available for this recall.
Reports of illness are not proof that a specific product caused every case. Anyone who became sick after eating the recalled beef should contact a doctor and describe what they ate, including the date and the product.
Anyone who develops symptoms after eating the recalled beef can also contact CS Beef Packers or USDA FSIS with details about their illness.
No additional incident figures, such as a state-by-state breakdown or an age range for reported illnesses, appear in the FSIS notice reviewed for this recall.
What Should Consumers Do?
Anyone who has the recalled CS Beef Packers ground beef should take the following steps:
- Do not eat or serve the recalled beef, even if it looks or smells normal.
- Check the case code, establishment number, and Use/Freeze By date against the recall notice.
- Throw the product away, or return it to the place of purchase.
- Watch for symptoms of E. coli infection, such as diarrhea, stomach cramps, or vomiting [3].
- Contact a doctor for diarrhea or vomiting lasting more than two days, bloody stool, or a fever above 102°F.
- Call CS Beef Packers, LLC at 208-810-7510, extension 7531, with questions about the recall.
- Report any illness to the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854.
Legal Options
No lawsuit, class action, or multidistrict litigation has been filed against CS Beef Packers over this recall, as of September 28, 2026.
Court records and news coverage show only one unrelated antitrust case against other beef producers, not CS Beef Packers.
A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. Someone who became ill after eating the recalled beef may want a lawyer to review medical and purchase records related to a possible food poisoning lawsuit claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are the Symptoms of E. Coli O145 Infection?
The symptoms of E. coli O145 infection usually include diarrhea, which can be watery or bloody, along with stomach cramps. Some people also have vomiting or a low fever. Symptoms severe enough to need emergency care include little or no urination and unusual bruising.
What Should I Do If I Ate the Recalled CS Beef Packers Beef and Feel Sick?
If you ate the recalled beef and feel sick, call your doctor and describe your symptoms. Seek emergency care right away for reduced urination, unexplained bruises, or unusual drowsiness, which can signal a serious complication.
How Do I Know If My Ground Beef Is Part of the Recall?
You can tell if your ground beef is part of the recall by matching the case code and the production time stamp on the package – between 7:03 AM and 8:32 AM – against the recall notice.
Is There a Lawsuit Against CS Beef Packers over This Recall?
No lawsuit is currently pending against CS Beef Packers tied to this E. coli recall. The only related search result was an unrelated antitrust case naming other beef packers – Cargill, JBS, Tyson, and National Beef – which has nothing to do with this contamination event.
Who Should I Contact About the CS Beef Packers Recall?
You can contact CS Beef Packers Operations Manager Roger Cooper by email at roger.cooper@csbeef.com, or file an online complaint with USDA FSIS at foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov.
What Is E. Coli O145?
E. coli O145 is a Shiga toxin-producing strain of E. coli, a type of bacteria found in the intestines of people and animals. Most E. coli strains are harmless, but this one can cause diarrheal illness, similar to the more common E. coli O157:H7.
References
- https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/cs-beef-packers-llc-recalls-ground-beef-products-may-be-contaminated-e–coli-o145
- https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/about/index.html
- https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/signs-symptoms/index.html