Belmont Meats Ltd. is warning the public not to consume certain Compliments brand Super 8 Beef Burgers described below because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
This recall is the result of an ongoing food safety investigation initiated as a result of a recent outbreak investigation. There may be recalls of additional products or best before dates as the food safety investigation at this facility continues.
This product has been distributed in Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador in Sobeys banner stores, which might include Sobeys, Foodland, FreshCo, and Price Chopper.
There have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
All best before dates of the following product, sold frozen, are affected by this alert:
Affected products
Brand Name
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Common Name
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Size
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UPC
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Additional Info
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Compliments
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Super 8 Beef Burgers
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6 x 227 g (8 oz) / 1.36kg
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0 55742 37055 3
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Meat inspection legend indicating "Canada 112"
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More information
For more information, consumers and industry can contact:
Belmont Meats Ltd., Azim Hosein, Director of Technical Services at 416-749-7250 ext. 334; or,
For more information, consumers and industry can contact the CFIA by filling out the online feedback form.
Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria may cause serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. Some people may have seizures or strokes and some may need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis. Others may live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
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