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Food recall warning

Certain Ground Meat products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

Starting date:
May 10, 2017
Type of communication:
Recall
Alert sub-type:
Updated Food Recall Warning
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Source of recall:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Distribution:
Ontario
Extent of the product distribution:
Retail
CFIA reference number:
11406

Advisory details

Ottawa, May 10, 2017 - The food recall warning issued on May 9, 2017 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Industry is recalling certain ground meat products from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

The following products were sold from specific locations in Ontario. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased affected products should check with their retailer.

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea. In severe cases of illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Who is affected

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

Background

This recall was triggered by a recall of fresh veal by Newmarket Meat Packers Limited. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.

Affected products

Affected products
Brand name Common name Size Code(s) on product UPC Additional info
Concord Food Center Ground Veal Various Sold from March 23 to April 1, 2017 Various Concord Food Center, 1438 Centre Street, Thornhill
Concord Food Center Ground Beef Various Sold from March 23 to April 1, 2017 Various Concord Food Center, 1438 Centre Street, Thornhill
Persian Fine Food Ground Veal Various Sold from March 22 to April 14, 2017 None Persian Fine Food
8129 Yonge Street
Thornhill
Persian Fine Food Ground Beef Various Sold from March 22 to April 14, 2017 None Persian Fine Food
8129 Yonge Street
Thornhill
Michael-Angelo's Market Place Inc. Ground Beef Various Best Before dates from March 29 to March 30, 2017 Various Michael-Angelo's Market Place Inc., 15630 Bayview Avenue , Aurora
Daryani Fine Bakery Ground Veal Various Packed on date April 12, 2017 None Daryani Fine Bakery, 10670 Yonge St
Cataldi Fresh Market Ground Veal Various Sold from March 31 to April 1, 2017 Various Cataldi Fresh Market, 140 Woodbridge Avenue, Woodbridge
Leone Fine Food Ground Veal Various Sold from March 24 to April 15, 2017 Various Leone Fine Food, 8655 Weston Road, Woodbridge
Peter's Food Shop Ground Veal Various Packed on April 15, 2017 Various Peter's Food Shop, 305 Industrial Parkway #6, Aurora
Milliken Meat Products Ground Veal Various Production date: March 27, 2017 Various Milliken Meat Products Ltd., 7750 Birchmount Road, Markham
Milliken Meat Products Ground Beef Various Production date: March 27, 2017 Various Milliken Meat Products Ltd., 7750 Birchmount Road, Markham
Milliken Meat Products Ground Pork Various Production date: March 27, 2017 Various Milliken Meat Products Ltd., 7750 Birchmount Road, Markham
Milliken Meat Products Ground Chicken Various Production date: March 27, 2017 Various Milliken Meat Products Ltd., 7750 Birchmount Road, Markham
Highland Farms Ground Veal Various Sold from March 24 to March 27, 2017 Various Highland Farms Store, 9940 Dufferin Street, Maple
Prepared for Direct to Home Beef Lean Ground Dth 10 x 1lb Packed on dates April 6, 7, 10, 13, 17 and 18, 2017 None Prepared for Direct to Home, Burlington
Prepared for Home-Tyme Food Services Beef Lean Ground 1 lb / VP Hometyme 1lb Packed on dates April 6, 7, 10, 13, 17 and 18, 2017 None Prepared for Home-Tyme Food Services, London
Vincenzo's Supermarket Ground Veal Various Sold from March 30 to April 1; and April 13 to 15, 2017 None Vincenzo's Supermarket 2406 Danforth Ave. Toronto
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