Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Canada:More Brands of Beef Burgers Recalled

The public warning issued on October 2, 2013 has been updated to include additional products.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Belmont Meats Ltd. (Est. 112) are warning the public not to consume the 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.
The manufacturer, Belmont Meats Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling all affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
Affected products:
Brand Compliments Super 6 Beef Burgers  size 8 x 170g (6 oz ) UPC 055742341294          Best before date 2014 MA 27 B## *  In Ontario, sold at the following Sobeys banner stores: Sobeys, Sobeys Urban, Foodland, Freshco and Price Chopper
Brand President’s Beef Burgers Size 4.54 kg UPC 060383371678   Best before date  2014 FE 25 B##* BPM EST: 112 Sold nationally at Loblaws banner stores
Brand Webers Bucket of Burgers Beef Burgers Size 1.02 kg  Best before date 1313 B##*  BB/MA 2014 MA 11     Distribution may be national         
* ## means variable number
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

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.
For more information on foodborne pathogens, visit the Causes of Food Poisoning web page.

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