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Certain frozen beef burgers may contain E. coli O157:H7 bacteria
- Starting date:
- October 8, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Updated Health Hazard Alert
- Subcategory:
- Microbiological - E. coli O157
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Belmont Meats Ltd.
- Distribution:
- National
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail, Warehouse, Hotel/Restaurant/Institutional
- CFIA reference number:
- 8386
Advisory details
Ottawa, October 8, 2013 - 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 name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC | Additional info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Compliments | Super 6 Beef Burgers | 8 x 170 g (6 oz) / 1.36 kg |
Best before date 2014 MA 27 B##* * where ## is a variable number |
0 55742 34129 4 |
Distribution |
President's Choice | Beef Burgers | 4.54 kg |
Best before date 2014 FE 25 B##* BMP EST:112 * where ## is a variable number |
0 60383 37167 8 |
Distribution |
Webers Bucket of Burgers | Beef Burgers | 1.02 kg |
Best before date 1313 B##* BB/MA 2014 MA 11 * where ## is a variable number |
6 27843 06456 5 |
Distribution |
Belmont Meats | Medium Ground Meat 1 lb blocks | 24 lb |
Prod. Code: MFG SEP 04, 2013 B##* Best By JAN 04, 2014 *variable |
1 006057 733601 9 | This recalled product was distributed only to warehouses. |
Belmont Meats | Prime Rib Beef Burgers made with 75% Prime Rib | 11.25 lb |
BEST BEFORE AUG 27, 2014 B##* *variable |
1 069567 637050 1 | Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions. |
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