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The Beef Boutique Ltd. brand raw beef products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7
- Starting date:
- October 6, 2019
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Food Recall Warning
- Subcategory:
- Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- St Ann's Foods Inc.
- Distribution:
- Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Possibly National
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Hotel/Restaurant/Institutional
- CFIA reference number:
- 13281
Last updated:
2019-11-27
Advisory details
Ottawa, October 6, 2019 - The Beef Boutique Ltd. (EST. 639) is recalling The Beef Boutique Ltd. brand raw beef products from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Food service establishments, retailers, distributors and manufacturers should not serve, use, or sell the recalled products described below.
The following products have been sold in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario, and may have been distributed in other provinces or territories.
Recalled products
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes | Product number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beef Boutique Ltd. | BEEF BURGER-MAP 6 oz | Variable | None | Packed 19/06/12 |
2530450 |
| The Beef Boutique Ltd. | LEAN GROUND BEEF (H F) RWA | Variable | None | Packed 19/06/14 |
2614850 |
| The Beef Boutique Ltd. | LEAN GROUND BEEF 500 gm NTE:17% FAT |
Variable | None | Packed 19/06/12 |
2664250 |
What you should do
Check to see if you have the recalled products in your establishment. Recalled products should be returned to the location where they were purchased. If you have received the recalled products and have further transformed the recalled products, you are advised to contact the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
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.
- Learn more about the health risks
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- View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process
- Report a food safety or labelling concern
Who is affected
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Background
This recall was triggered by the CFIA's inspection activities. 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 the recalled products from the marketplace.
Related AWRs
Media enquiries
- Company information
- The Beef Boutique Ltd.: 416-744-0660
- Public enquiries
- Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca - Media relations
- Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@canada.ca