Two companies recalled large amounts for ground beef for possible E. coli, and public health officials are testing the meat to find out whether it’s linked to an ongoing E. coli outbreak. The USDA warned that additional product may be recalled in the continuing investigation.

JBS Plainwell recalled about 43,000 pounds of ground beef that may be contaminated with pieces of hard plastic.

A "Sustainability Framework" produced by the US Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (USRSB) has been criticized as "greenwashing" by a number of environmental groups.

King’s Command Foods is expanding a recall of beef products due to possible contamination from extraneous materials.