California company recalls 3,000 pounds of ground beef over E. coli fears
FSIS inspection personnel were made aware of the problem when contacted by another federal regulated establishment who believed they had received suspect product.
Products produced on Jan. 31, 2011 that are subject to recall include various ground beef patties under the “American Companies” label. The products subject to recall bear the establishment number "EST. 1913" inside the USDA mark of inspection. These products were distributed to restaurants throughout southern California.