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Provigo brand ground beef products recalled due to E. coli O157
- Starting date:
- September 27, 2020
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Food Recall Warning
- Subcategory:
- Microbiological - E. coli O157
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- JBS Food Canada
- Distribution:
- Quebec
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 14030
Last updated: 2020-10-21
Advisory details
Ottawa, September 27, 2020 - JBS Food Canada is recalling Provigo brand ground beef products from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
The following products have been sold at Provigo Hull, 1 du Plateau, Gatineau, Quebec.
Recalled product
Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Provigo | Medium ground beef club pack | Variable | Starts with 0 213026 | All packages bearing Best Before 16.SE2020 or 17.SE2020 or 18.SE2020 |
Provigo | Lean ground beef fresh club pack | Variable | Starts with 0 217334 | All packages bearing Best Before 16.SE2020 or 17.SE2020 or 18.SE2020 |
What you should do
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
Check to see if you have the 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 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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Who is affected
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Background
This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (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 the recalled products from the marketplace.
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