The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and White Veal Meat Packers Ltd. are warning the public not to consume Veal Liver described below because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
The affected product, Veal Liver, was sold from the following retail stores in Quebec from July 31, 2013 to August 9, 2013, Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected product are advised to contact their retailer.
Affected products
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Additional Info
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Veal Liver
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Sold from:
Boucherie Al Khair Inc., 428 av. Lafleur, Lasalle
Boucherie Al Khair Inc., 1550 boul. Daniel Johnson, Laval
Boucherie Al Khair Inc., 300 rue Jean-Talon E, Montréal
Les Caprices d'Al-Adhba Inc., 2235 rue Saint-Rémi, Laval
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More information
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness. Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu-like illness, however, infections during pregnancy can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
For more information, consumers and industry can contact the CFIA by filling out the online feedback form.
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