BENTONVILLE, Ark. – The retailer Walmart recalled 16,000 pounds ground beef for possible E.coli contamination. Recalled were patties and trays of ground beef, ground chuck and ground sirloin. The meat was distributed nationally in the 4,600-store chain. No illnesses have been reported so far, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. Symptoms: Severe stomach cramps and diarrhea usually three to four days after eating.