CFIA: Certain Ground Beef Products May Contain E. Coli O157:H7

Canadian Food Inspection Agency Meat & Poultry October 21, 2013

Ottawa – The public warning issued on October 8, 2013 has been updated to include an additional product.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Belmont Meats Ltd. (Est. 112) are warning the public not to consume the uncooked lean ground beef described below because it 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.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

The manufacturer, Belmont Meats Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling all affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

 

Affected products:

Brand Name

Common Name

Size

Code(s) on Product

UPC

Additional Info

N/A

Uncooked Lean Ground Beef

4 x 400 g
Net 1.6 kg

Best before date: 2014 JN 01 B##* BMP Est. 112
where ## is a variable number

0 60597 35235 7

Best before date: 2014 JN 01 B##* BMP EST. 112
where ## is a variable number

More information

For more information, consumers and industry can contact:

Belmont Meats, Azim Hosein, Director of Technical Services at (416) 749-7250 ext. 334; or,

CFIA by filling out the online feedback form.

Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency