Various Labelled and Unlabelled GROUND BEEF Products May Contain E. coli O157:H7 Bacteria

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OTTAWA, September 25, 2012 - The public warning issued on September 22, 2012 has been expanded to include additional ground beef products and codes / dates because the products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. Previously identified products included in this recall can be found on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website at www.inspection.gc.ca/recalls.

The CFIA is warning the public, distributors and food service establishments not to consume, sell, or serve the ground beef products described below because the products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

This recall also includes unlabelled and/or unbranded ground beef products available for sale from August 24 through September 25, 2012 and sold at retail stores not identified in the CFIA's product list below, which may include small retailers, local meat markets and butcher shops, etc. Therefore, the CFIA is advising consumers who are unsure if they have the affected ground beef product in their home to check with the store(s) where the product was purchased or throw it out.

The following products, made from beef voluntarily recalled by XL Foods (Est. 38), are affected by this alert:

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes / Dates	Distribution
None	Extra Lean Fine Grind	Various	Various	Packed On dates between Aug 29 and Sep 21, 2012	Certain Super A stores in AB
None	Extra Lean Ground Sirloin	Various	Various	Packed On dates between Aug 29 and Sep 21, 2012	Certain Super A stores in AB
None	Regular Grd Beef Fine Ground	Various	Various	Packed On dates between Aug 29 and Sep 21, 2012	Certain Big Way stores in SK
None	83653 Beef Bearpaw Burger	4 oz	6 26957 83653 2	Pack date Aug 29, 2012	AB, NT
CO-OP	Regular ground beef	Variable weight	Starts with 204101	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Regular ground beef	Variable weight	Starts with 204102	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Regular ground beef	Variable weight	Starts with 204103	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Lean ground beef from Canadian trim	Variable weight	Starts with 204107	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Lean ground beef from Canadian trim	Variable weight	Starts with 204108	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Lean ground beef from Canadian trim	Variable weight	Starts with 204109	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Extra Lean ground beef - Not more than 10% fat	Variable weight	Starts with 204110	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Extra Lean ground beef - Not more than 10% fat	Variable weight	Starts with 204111	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Extra Lean ground beef - Not more than 10% fat	Variable weight	Starts with 204112	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Lean ground beef chuck from Canadian trim	Variable weight	Starts with 204113	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Lean ground beef round from Canadian trim	Variable weight	Starts with 204116	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Fresh lean ground beef patties	Variable weight	Starts with 204125	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Fresh lean ground beef patties	Variable weight	Starts with 204126	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Lean ground beef Sirloin from Canadian trim	Variable weight	Starts with 204137	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Lean ground beef from Canadian market trim	Variable weight	Starts with 204149	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Lean ground beef from Canadian market trim	Variable weight	Starts with 204150	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Lean ground beef from Canadian market trim	Variable weight	Starts with 204151	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Extra lean ground beef patties - Frozen	Variable weight	Starts with 205850	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Lean ground beef patties frozen	Variable weight	Starts with 205851	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Regular ground beef patties - Frozen	Variable weight	Starts with 205852	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Medium ground beef patties - Frozen	Variable weight	Starts with 205853	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Extra lean ground beef burgers - Frozen	Variable weight	Starts with 205854	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Lean ground beef burger frozen	Variable weight	Starts with 205855	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Regular ground beef burger - Frozen	Variable weight	Starts with 205856	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Medium ground beef burger - Frozen	Variable weight	Starts with 205857	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Lean ground smokie beef & bacon burger	Variable weight	Starts with 205858	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Lean ground smokie beef & bacon burger case	Variable weight	Starts with 205859	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Lean ground homestyle beef burger	Variable weight	Starts with 205862	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Lean ground homestyle beef burger - Case	Variable weight	Starts with 205863	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Lean ground beef charburger	Variable weight	Starts with 205864	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Lean ground beef charburger - Case	Variable weight	Starts with 205865	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Lean ground beef patties - Frozen 18-110G patties	Variable weight	Starts with 205870	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Lean ground beef patties - Frozen 40-110G patties	Variable weight	Starts with 205871	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Lean souvlaki burgers - Pork and beef	Variable weight	Starts with 205876	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Lean souvlaki burgers - Pork and beef - Case	Variable weight	Starts with 205877	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Lean ground beef burger case	Variable weight	Starts with 205879	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Fresh lean ground beef burger - Montreal stk spice	Variable weight	Starts with 207700	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Fresh lean ground beef burger - Cracked peppercorn	Variable weight	Starts with 207702	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Fresh lean ground beef burger - Ched/Mushroom	Variable weight	Starts with 207706	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Lean ground beef stuffed with bell peppers	Variable weight	Starts with 207018	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Oven ready beef meatloaf	Variable weight	Starts with 207022	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Oven ready beef meatballs	Variable weight	Starts with 207025	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Oven ready beef Salisbury steak	Variable weight	Starts with 207027	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Fresh beef bratwurst	Variable weight	Starts with 209010	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Fresh beef bratwurst	Variable weight	Starts with 209011	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Fresh beef sausage reg.	Variable weight	Starts with 209040	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Fresh beef sausage f. p.	Variable weight	Starts with 209041	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Fresh pork & beef sausage reg.	Variable weight	Starts with 209043	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Fresh pork & beef sausage reg. f. p.	Variable weight	Starts with 209044	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Western beef sausage regular pack	Variable weight	Starts with 209049	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Western beef sausage family pack	Variable weight	Starts with 209050	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Fresh western beef sausage - BBQ style	Variable weight	Starts with 209058	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Pepperonies	Variable weight	Starts with 209113	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Extruded beef jerky	Variable weight	Starts with 209114	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Honey garlic pepperonies	Variable weight	Starts with 209126	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK
CO-OP	Hot pepperonies	Variable weight	Starts with 209127	Packed On dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE21	AB, MB, SK

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

This voluntary recall is part of an ongoing food safety investigation. The CFIA is working with the recalling firms and distributors to identify and verify all affected products. If additional affected products are confirmed, this table will be updated on the CFIA website. To stay informed of product updates throughout the investigation, consumers are also encouraged to subscribe to CFIA food recalls and allergy alerts at www.foodsafety.gc.ca.

Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria my cause serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhoea. Some people may have seizures or strokes and some may need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis. Others may live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

The manufacturer, XL Foods Inc., Edmonton, Alberta and various retailers, processors and distributors are voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on E. coli O157:H7, visit the Food Facts web page at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/concen/cause/ecolie.shtml

For information on all food recalls, visit the CFIA's Food Recall Report at: http://active.inspection.gc.ca/eng/corp/recarapp_dbe.asp.

To find out more about receiving recalls by e-mail, and other food safety facts, visit: www.foodsafety.gc.ca. Food and consumer product recalls are also available at http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca.

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