Sam's Club Statement Regarding Minnesota Department of Health Investigation of Frozen Ground Beef Patties and E. Coli Cases

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Bentonville, ARK., October 5, 2007 -- the Minnesota Department of Health announced it is investigating four cases of E. coli O157:H7 infection in Minnesota residents associated with eating frozen ground beef patties manufactured by Cargill Inc., and purchased from Sam’s Club beginning August 26, 2007 with an expiration date of February 12, 2008 at Eagan, Maple Grove and White Bear Lake locations.

As a result of the reported illnesses, Sam’s Club is voluntarily removing this product and any current frozen American Chef’s Selection Angus Beef Patties from our U.S. locations and providing full refunds to Members who may have purchased this product nationwide. We want our Members to know we are doing all that we can to resolve this matter with our supplier and the appropriate agencies.

Sam’s Club Members who may have purchased American Chef’s Selection Angus Beef Patties are being asked to return it to the nearest Sam’s Club or destroy it.

Specific Product Information:

American Chef’s Selection Angus Beef Patties –- Manufactured by Cargill -- UPC 0002874907056 Item # 700141

Sam’s Club members may call 888-746-7726.

About Sam’s Club
Sam’s Club is a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., (NYSE:WMT). The first Sam’s Club opened its doors in Midwest City, Okla., in 1983. Today, Sam’s Club serves more than 47 million U.S. Members with locations nationwide, and in Brazil, Canada, China, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Online merchandise and Club information is available at samsclub.com.

Source: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.