Jay C Stores Ask Customers to Check for Recalled Ground Beef

SEYMOUR, Ind., Aug. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Jay C stores are asking customers
to check for ground beef they may have recently purchased with "sell by" dates
of July 2 through August 16. This ground beef is part of a recall announced by
Nebraska Beef. Customers should return the ground beef to stores for a full
refund or a replacement.
The recall involves 29 stores Jay C operates in southern Indiana. Stores
involved have placed signs with specific information in their meat departments
to notify customers.
Consumers are reminded that proper handling, storage and cooking of ground
beef offer the best protection against food-borne illness. According to the
USDA, when ground beef is thoroughly cooked to an internal temperature of at
least 160 degrees, any harmful bacteria are destroyed and the ground beef is
safe to consume.
SOURCE The Kroger Co.

Mark Combs, +1-812-522-1374, or Meghan Glynn, +1-513-762-1304, both for The
Kroger Co.