Certain Uncooked Lean Ground Beef may contain E. coli O157:H7 bacteria — recall 50431
Canadian Food Inspection Agency · Canada · 2013-10-20 · Class 1
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Reported risk: Ottawa, October 20, 2013 - The public warning issued on October 8, 2013 has been updated to include an additional product. 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. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall. This product may have been distributed nationally at Loblaw banner stores. The following product, sold frozen, is affected by this alert.
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