Various Labelled and Unlabelled Ground Beef Products May Contain E. coli O157:H7 Bacteria

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E. coli in Various Ground Beef Products
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OTTAWA, September 19, 2012 - The public warning issued on September 18, 2012 has been expanded to include additional ground beef products because the products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

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.

The expanded recall also includes unlabelled and/or unbranded ground beef products available for sale from August 24 through September 16, 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
Sobeys/IGA	Frozen Lean Ground Beef 3x1 lb tubes	3x1 lb	Starts with 221818	Packed On dates between 2012AU27 to 2012SE18	Certain stores in AB, MB, and SK
Sobeys/IGA	Lean Ground Beef Value Pack	Various	Starts with 271044	Packed On dates between 2012AU27 to 2012SE18	Certain stores in AB, MB, and SK
Sobeys/IGA	Lean Ground Beef 10lb Fine Grind Tube	10 lb	Starts with 211694	Packed On dates between 2012AU27 to 2012SE18	Certain stores in AB, MB, and SK
Sobeys/IGA	Frozen Lean Ground Beef Tubes 10LB	10 lb	Starts with 231876	Packed On dates between 2012AU27 to 2012SE18	Certain stores in AB, MB, and SK
Sobeys/IGA	Lean Ground Beef	Various	Starts with 212479	Packed On dates between 2012AU27 to 2012SE18	Certain stores in AB, MB, and SK
Sobeys/IGA	Fresh Lean 100% All Beef 1/4lb Patties, 680g	680 g	Starts with 211695	Packed On dates between 2012AU27 to 2012SE18	Certain stores in AB, MB, and SK
Sobeys/IGA	Fresh Jumbo Patties Lean Ground Beef Patties	Various	Starts with 211688	Packed On dates between 2012AU27 to 2012SE18	Certain stores in AB, MB, and SK
Sobeys/IGA	Lean Ground Beef Patties Parmesan & Herb	Various	Starts with 241061	Packed On dates between 2012AU27 to 2012SE18	Certain stores in AB, MB, and SK
Sobeys/IGA	Various	Lean Ground Beef Patties Roasted Garlic	Starts with 253176	Packed On dates between 2012AU27 to 2012SE18	Certain stores in AB, MB, and SK
Sobeys/IGA	Fresh Meatloaf Patties Seasoned, Lean Ground Beef	Various	Starts with 271003	Packed On dates between 2012AU27 to 2012SE18	Certain stores in AB, MB, and SK
Sobeys/IGA	Frozen Lean Ground Beef 6pk Patties 680g	680 g	Starts with 211651	Packed On dates between 2012AU27 to 2012SE18	Certain stores in AB, MB, and SK
Sobeys/IGA	Frozen Lean Ground Beef 12pk Patties, 1.32kg	1.32 kg	Starts with 211280	Packed On dates between 2012AU27 to 2012SE18	Certain stores in AB, MB, and SK
Sobeys/IGA	Fresh Lean Ground Beef Sliders 6x40g Pk wt 240g	240 g	Starts with 211448	Packed On dates between 2012AU27 to 2012SE18	Certain stores in AB, MB, and SK
Sobeys/IGA	Fresh Lean Ground Beef Sliders 40g	40 g	Starts with 231890	Packed On dates between 2012AU27 to 2012SE18	Certain stores in AB, MB, and SK
Sobeys/IGA	Lean Ground Beef Seasoned Meatloaf 850g	850 g	Starts with 211702	Packed On dates between 2012AU27 to 2012SE18	Certain stores in AB, MB, and SK
Sobeys/IGA	Freezer Pack 1	25 lbs	Starts with 211742	Packed On dates between 2012AU27 to 2012SE18	Certain stores in AB, MB, and SK
Sobeys/IGA	Freezer Pack 2	25 lbs	Starts with 211773	Packed On dates between 2012AU27 to 2012SE18	Certain stores in AB, MB, and SK
Sobeys/IGA	Various other store-made products containing ground beef (such as other meatloaves, meat balls)	Various	Various	Packed On dates between 2012AU27 to 2012SE18	Certain stores in AB, MB, and SK
Sold From Presto and Club Entrepot	Lean Ground Beef	Variable Weights	Starts with 284914	EST 38 Best Before 09/18/12 09/27/12	QC
CO-OP	Regular ground beef	Variable weight	Starts with 204101	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Regular ground beef	Variable weight	Starts with 204102	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Regular ground beef	Variable weight	Starts with 204103	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Lean ground beef from Canadian trim	Variable weight	Starts with 204107	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Lean ground beef from Canadian trim	Variable weight	Starts with 204108	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Lean ground beef from Canadian trim	Variable weight	Starts with 204109	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Extra Lean ground beef - Not more than 10% fat	Variable weight	Starts with 204110	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Extra Lean ground beef - Not more than 10% fat	Variable weight	Starts with 204111	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Extra Lean ground beef - Not more than 10% fat	Variable weight	Starts with 204112	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Lean ground beef chuck from Canadian trim	Variable weight	Starts with 204113	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Lean ground beef round from Canadian trim	Variable weight	Starts with 204116	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Fresh lean ground beef patties	Variable weight	Starts with 204125	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Fresh lean ground beef patties	Variable weight	Starts with 204126	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Lean ground beef Sirloin from Canadian trim	Variable weight	Starts with 204137	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Lean ground beef from Canadian market trim	Variable weight	Starts with 204149	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Lean ground beef from Canadian market trim	Variable weight	Starts with 204150	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Lean ground beef from Canadian market trim	Variable weight	Starts with 204151	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Extra lean ground beef patties – Frozen	Variable weight	Starts with 205850	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Lean ground beef patties frozen	Variable weight	Starts with 205851	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Regular ground beef patties - Frozen	Variable weight	Starts with 205852	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Medium ground beef patties - Frozen	Variable weight	Starts with 205853	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Extra lean ground beef burgers - Frozen	Variable weight	Starts with 205854	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Lean ground beef burger frozen	Variable weight	Starts with 205855	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Regular ground beef burger - Frozen	Variable weight	Starts with 205856	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Medium ground beef burger - Frozen	Variable weight	Starts with 205857	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Lean ground smokie beef & bacon burger	Variable weight	Starts with 205858	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Lean ground smokie beef & bacon burger case	Variable weight	Starts with 205859	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Lean ground homestyle beef burger	Variable weight	Starts with 205862	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Lean ground homestyle beef burger - Case	Variable weight	Starts with 205863	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Lean ground beef charburger	Variable weight	Starts with 205864	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Lean ground beef charburger - Case	Variable weight	Starts with 205865	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Lean ground beef patties - Frozen 18-110G patties	Variable weight	Starts with 205870	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Lean ground beef patties - Frozen 40-110G patties	Variable weight	Starts with 205871	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Lean souvlaki burgers - Pork and beef	Variable weight	Starts with 205876	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Lean souvlaki burgers - Pork and beef - Case	Variable weight	Starts with 205877	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Lean ground beef burger case	Variable weight	Starts with 205879	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Fresh lean ground beef burger - Montreal stk spice	Variable weight	Starts with 207700	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Fresh lean ground beef burger - Cracked peppercorn	Variable weight	Starts with 207702	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Fresh lean ground beef burger - Ched/Mushroom	Variable weight	Starts with 207706	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Lean ground beef stuffed with bell peppers	Variable weight	Starts with 207018	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Oven ready beef meatloaf	Variable weight	Starts with 207022	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Oven ready beef meatballs	Variable weight	Starts with 207025	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Oven ready beef Salisbury steak	Variable weight	Starts with 207027	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Fresh beef bratwurst	Variable weight	Starts with 209010	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Fresh beef bratwurst	Variable weight	Starts with 209011	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Fresh beef sausage reg.	Variable weight	Starts with 209040	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Fresh beef sausage f. p.	Variable weight	Starts with 209041	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Fresh pork & beef sausage reg.	Variable weight	Starts with 209043	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Fresh pork & beef sausage reg. f. p.	Variable weight	Starts with 209044	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Western beef sausage regular pack	Variable weight	Starts with 209049	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Western beef sausage family pack	Variable weight	Starts with 209050	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Fresh western beef sausage – BBQ style	Variable weight	Starts with 209058	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Pepperonis	Variable weight	Starts with 209113	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Extruded beef jerky	Variable weight	Starts with 209114	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Honey garlic pepperonis	Variable weight	Starts with 209126	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT
CO-OP	Hot pepperonis	Variable weight	Starts with 209127	Packed On dates between 2012AU29 and 2012SE17	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT

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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Product Photos

Co-op - Regular Ground Beef - various codes

Co-op - Lean Ground Beef From Canadian Trim - various codes

Co-op - Extra Lean ground beef - Not more than 10% fat - various codes

Co-op - Lean ground beef chuck from Canadian trim

Co-op - Lean ground beef round from Canadian trim

Co-op - Fresh lean ground beef patties

Co-op - Lean ground beef Sirloin from Canadian trim

Co-op - Lean ground beef from Canadian market trim

Co-op - Lean ground beef from Canadian market trim - various codes

Co-op - Extra Lean, Lean, and Regular ground beef patties

Co-op - Medium ground beef patties - Frozen

Co-op - Extra Lean ground beef patties - Frozen

Co-op - Lean ground beef burger - Frozen

Co-op - Regular and Medium ground beef burger - Frozen

Co-op - Lean ground smokie beef & bacon burger

Co-op - Lean ground smokie beef & bacon burger case

Co-op - Lean ground beef burger - Frozen

Co-op - Lean ground homestyle beef burger - case

Co-op - Lean ground beef charburger

Co-op - Lean ground beef charburger - Case

Co-op - Lean ground beef patties - Frozen 18-110G patties

Co-op - Lean ground beef patties - Frozen 40-110G patties

Co-op - Lean souvlaki burgers - Pork and beef

Co-op - Lean souvlaki burgers - Pork and beef - Case

Co-op - Lean ground beef burger - Case

Co-op - Fresh lean ground beef burger - Montreal stk spice

Co-op - Fresh lean ground beef burger - Cracked peppercorn

Co-op - Fresh lean ground beef burger - Ched/Mushroom

Co-op - Lean ground beef stuffed with bell peppers

Co-op - Oven ready beef meatloaf

Co-op - Oven ready beef meatballs

Co-op - Oven ready beef Salisbury steak

Co-op - Fresh beef bratwurst

Co-op - Fresh beef sausage reg.

Co-op - Fresh beef sausage f. p.

Co-op - Fresh pork & beef sausage reg.

Co-op - Fresh pork & beef sausage reg. f. p.

Co-op - Western beef sausage regular pack

Co-op - Western beef sausage family pack

Co-op - Fresh western beef sausage - BBQ style

Co-op - Pepperonies

Co-op - Extruded beef jerky

Co-op - Honey garlic pepperonies

Co-op - Hot Pepperonies

Sobeys/IGA - Lean Ground Beef

Sobeys/IGA - Fresh Jumbo Patties Lean Ground Beef Patties

Sobeys/IGA - Fresh Lean 100% All Beef 1/4lb Patties, 680g

Sobeys/IGA - Lean Ground Beef 10lb Fine Grind Tube

Sobeys/IGA - Fresh Lean 100% All Beef 1/4lb Patties, 680g

Sobeys/IGA - Lean Ground Beef Patties Parmesan & Herb

Sobeys/IGA - Lean Ground Beef Patties Roasted Garlic

Sobeys/IGA - Fresh Meatloaf Patties Seasoned, Lean Ground Beef

Sobeys/IGA - Lean Ground Beef Seasoned Meatloaf 850g

Sobeys/IGA - Freezer Pack 2

Sobeys/IGA - Freezer Pack 1

Sobeys/IGA - Fresh Lean Ground Beef Sliders 40g

Sobeys/IGA - Fresh Lean Ground Beef Sliders 6x40g Pk wt 240g

Sobeys/IGA - Frozen Lean Ground Beef 6pk Patties, 680g

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