Food Recall Warning - Ground meats and meat products sold at IGA in Port McNeill, British Columbia may be unsafe due to metal shavings

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OTTAWA, Oct. 18, 2016 /CNW/ - IGA Port McNeill is recalling the meats and meat products described below due to the possible presence of metal shavings. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

The following products have been sold at the IGA located at 1705 Campbell Way, Port McNeill, British Colombia.

Products

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
IGA	Extra Lean Ground Beef	Variable	Starting  with 200117	Best Before Oct. 16, 16 and Oct. 17, 16
IGA	Lean Ground Beef	Variable	Starting  with 200089	Best Before Oct. 16, 16 and Oct. 17, 16
IGA	Family Pack Lean Grnd Beef	Variable	Starting  with 200115	Best Before Oct. 16, 16 and Oct. 17, 16
IGA	Lean Ground Pork	Variable	Starting  with 200091	Best Before Oct. 16, 16 and Oct. 17, 16
IGA	Seasoned Meatballs	Variable	Starting  with 200727	Best Before Oct. 16, 16 and Oct. 17, 16

What you should do

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

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Background

This warning was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of these or other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

Illnesses

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

More information

• CFIA: www.inspection.gc.ca/contactus

SOURCE Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

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