In Kansas over 22K of ground beef has has a recall over concern it was contaminated with E. Coli. The ground beef recall so far has found no illness but the fear of E. Coli in the meat was enough to terminate the 22K of product.

The Kansas beef packing facility implemented a region recall of the 22K of ground beef following a positive test for E. coli O157:H7 through routine monitoring. The ground beef was produced on May 25, 2013 and shipped to Texas, Tennessee, Kansas, Mississippi, Illinois, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas and Arizona.

The recall took place after ground beef was shipped in clear 10-lb packages to wholesale and food service distributors and military commissaries in 70-lb boxes.    

E. Coli is a bacterium that is commonly found in the lower intestine of warm-blooded organisms. Pathogenic strains of the bacterium can cause disease and are responsible for product recalls due to contamination. Most E. coli strains are harmless, but some serotypes are linked to serious food poisoning.

Strains of E. coli can cause gastroenteritis, urinary tract infections, and provoke lingering symptoms of abdominal cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea. Children and the elderly are at greatest risk for complications resulting from E. coli infections.

"We are working closely with authorities to investigate this matter and are contacting our customers who have purchased this product," National Beef Packing Company said in a statement.

The following items are included in the beef recall:

10 pound packages of "National Beef" 80/20 Coarse Ground Chuck, package code "0481"

10 pound packages of "National Beef" 81/19 Coarse Ground Beef, package code "0421"

10 pound packages of "National Beef" 80/20 Fine Ground Chuck, package code "0484"

Consumers with questions about the beef recall can call the company at 1-877-857-4143 or visit the National Beef website.