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RECALL : Beef may contain E. coli O157:H7 bacteria

Recall / advisory date: October 20, 2013 Reason for recall / advisory: Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7 Hazard classification: Class 1 Company / Firm: Belmont Meats Ltd.
TimminsToday Staff

Recall / advisory date:

October 20, 2013
Reason for recall / advisory:
Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Company / Firm:
Belmont Meats Ltd.
Distribution:
National
Extent of the distribution:
Retail
Advisory details
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. TheCFIA 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
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