Ground beef recalled: E. coli contamination possible

NEWS RELEASE

CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY

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Various ground beef products recalled due to E. coli contamination

OTTAWA – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public, distributors and food service establishments not to consume, sell, or serve the ground beef products described below because the products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

The following products, made from beef voluntarily recalled by XL Foods (Est. 38), are affected by this alert:

Kirkland Signature Lean ground beef 15% fat or less
Various
Starts with 2 21927
Pack On Dates between 12AU30 and 12SE15
National

Kirkland Signature Lean ground beef patties / 15% fat or less
Various
Starts with 2 52733
Pack On Dates between 12AU30 and 12SE15
National

Kirkland Signature Ground beef tube 86% lean full case / Manual weight
Various
Starts with 2 97420
Pack On Dates between 12AU30 and 12SE15
National

Consumers who are unsure if they have affected products are advised to check with the store(s) where they were purchased.

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

This voluntary recall is part of an ongoing food safety investigation.

The CFIA is working with the recalling firms and distributors to identify and verify all affected products.

If additional affected products are confirmed, this table will be updated on the CFIA website.

To stay informed of product updates throughout the investigation, consumers are also encouraged to subscribe to CFIA food recalls and allergy alerts at this website.

Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled.

Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria my cause serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses.

Symptoms include severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhoea.

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.

The manufacturer, XL Foods Inc., Edmonton, Alberta and various retailers, processors and distributors are voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace.

The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on E. coli O157:H7, visit the Food Facts web page.

For information on all food recalls, visit the CFIA's Food Recall Report.

To find out more about receiving recalls by e-mail, and other food safety facts, visit here.

Food and consumer product recalls are also available at this website.

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