Certain Ground and Tenderized Meat products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

Starting date:

May 9, 2017

Type of communication:

Recall

Alert sub-type:

Food Recall Warning

Hazard classification:

Class 1

Source of recall:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Distribution:

Ontario

Extent of the product distribution:

Retail

CFIA reference number:

11405

• Advisory details
• What you should do
• Who is affected
• Background
• Affected products
• Related AWRs
• Media enquiries

Advisory details

Ottawa, May 9, 2017 - Industry is recalling certain ground and tenderized meat products from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

The following products were sold from specific locations in Ontario. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased affected products should check with their retailer.

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea. In severe cases of illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

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Who is affected

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Background

This recall was triggered by a recall of fresh veal by Newmarket Meat Packers Limited. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.

Affected products

Related AWRs

Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations

613-773-6600