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Ground Beef From Viandes Lauzon (EST. 111) Recalled due to E. coli O157:H7
- Starting date:
- November 18, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Food Recall Warning
- Subcategory:
- Microbiological - E. coli O157
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Groupe Colabor Inc.
- Distribution:
- Quebec
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Hotel/Restaurant/Institutional
- CFIA reference number:
- 8477
- Advisory details
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Background
- Affected products
- Images
- Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, November 18, 2013 - Groupe Colabor Inc. is recalling ground beef from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Hotels, restaurants, institutions and daycare facilities should not use, serve or distribute the recalled products described below.
The following products have been sold to hotels, restaurants, institutions and daycare facilities in Quebec.
What you should do
Check to see if you have recalled products in your facility. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the distributor.
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 the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (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
| Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viandes Lauzon | Lean Ground Beef | 2 x 2.5 kg | 12/11/13 | Item # 33355 |
| Viandes Lauzon | Extra Lean Ground Beef | 2 x 2.5 kg | 12/11/13 | Item # 33345 |
Images
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Media enquiries
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600