Ottawa – The food recall warning issued on April 21, 2017 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Longo Brothers Fruit Markets Inc. is recalling certain Longo's brand ground 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 the Longo Brothers Fruit Market located at 5636 Glen Erin Drive, Mississauga, Ontario.
Recalled products
| Common Name | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|
| CAB Medium Ground Beef | Best Before 17 AL 19 | Starting with 0203102 |
| Value Pack Lean C.A.B Ground Beef | Best Before 17 AL 19 | Starting with 0203098 |
| Lean C.A.B Ground Beef | Best Before 17 AL 19 | Starting with 0203099 |
| CAB Extra Lean Ground Beef | Best Before 17 AL 19 | Starting with 0204303 |
| CAB Extra Lean Sirloin Ground Beef | Best Before 17 AL 19 | Starting with 0203097 |
| VG Ontario Angus Ex Ln Ground Sirloin | Best Before 17 AL 19 | Starting with 0226065 |
| VG Ontario Angus All Beef Lean Patties | Best Before 17 AL 20 | Starting with 0226067 |
| VG Ontario Angus All Beef Meatballs | Best Before 17 AL 20 | Starting with 0226068 |
| VG Ontario Angus All Beef Meatloaf | Best Before 17 AL 20 | Starting with 0226069 |
| VG Ontario Angus Lean Ground Beef | Best Before 17 AL 19 | Starting with 0226008 |
| VG Ontario Angus Med Angus Grnd Beef | Best Before 17 AL 19 | Starting with 0226070 |
| VG Ontario Angus Beef Burgers | Best Before 17 AL 20 | Starting with 0226005 |
| VG Ontario Angus Extra Ln Ground Beef | Best Before 17 AL 19 | Starting with 0226007 |
| C.A.B Original Beef Meatballs | Best Before 17 AL 22 | Starting with 0204524 |
| C.A.B. Mini Beef Meatballs | Best Before 17 AL 22 | Starting with 0225987 |
| C.A.B Original Beef Burgers | Best Before 17 AL 20 | Starting with 0204414 |
| C.A.B Original Beef Bambino Burgers | Best Before 17 AL 20 | Starting with 0204866 |
| C.A.B Portobello Swiss Beef Burgers | Best Before 17 AL 20 | Starting with 0204417 |
| C.A.B Original Beef Meat Loaf | Best Before 17 AL 22 | Starting with 0204525 |
| Longos Meat & Mozzla Stuffed Peppers | Best Before 17 AL 22 | Starting with 0204523 |
| CAB Extra Lean Ground Beef | Best Before 17 AL 19 | Starting with 0203100 |
| Lean Ground White Veal | Best Before 17 AL 19 | Starting with 0203523 |
| Lean Ground Beef Pork and Veal | Best Before 17 AL 19 | Starting with 0209749 |
| Lean Ground Beef | Best Before 17 AL 19 | Starting with 0208037 |
| Lean Ground White Veal | Best Before 17 AL 19 | Starting with 0209325 |
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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Background
This recall was triggered by CFIA test results. The 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 product from the marketplace.
Illnesses
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Related recalls
2017-04-21 – Longo's brand Ontario Lean Ground Veal recalled due to E. coli O157:H7
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)