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OTTAWA, May 10, 2017 /CNW/ - 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.
Recalled products
| Brand / Store / Location |
Product |
Size |
UPC |
Codes |
| Concord Food Center, 1438 Centre Street, Thornhill |
Ground Veal |
Various |
Various |
Sold from March 23 to April 1, 2017 |
| Concord Food Center, 1438 Centre Street, Thornhill |
Ground Beef |
Various |
Various |
Sold from March 23 to April 1, 2017 |
| Persian Fine Food 8129 Yonge Street, Thornhill |
Ground Veal
|
Various |
None |
Sold from March 22 to April 14, 2017 |
| Persian Fine Food 8129 Yonge Street, Thornhill |
Ground Beef |
Various |
None |
Sold from March 22 to April 14, 2017 |
| Michael-Angelo's Market Place Inc., 15630 Bayview Avenue , Aurora |
Ground Beef |
Various |
Various |
Best Before dates from March 29 to March 30, 2017 |
| Daryani Fine Bakery, 10670 Yonge St |
Ground Veal |
Various |
None |
Packed on date April 12, 2017 |
| Cataldi Fresh Market, 140 Woodbridge Avenue, Woodbridge |
Ground Veal |
Various |
Various |
Sold from March 31 to April 1, 2017 |
| Leone Fine Food, 8655 Weston Road, Woodbridge |
Ground Veal |
Various |
Various |
Sold from March 24 to April 15, 2017 |
| Peter's Food Shop, 305 Industrial Parkway #6, Aurora |
Ground Veal |
Various |
Various |
Packed on April 15, 2017 |
| Milliken Meat Products Ltd., 7750 Birchmount Road, Markham |
Ground Veal
|
Various |
Various |
Production date: March 27, 2017 |
| Milliken Meat Products Ltd., 7750 Birchmount Road, Markham |
Ground Beef |
Various |
Various |
Production date: March 27, 2017 |
| Milliken Meat Products Ltd., 7750 Birchmount Road, Markham |
Ground Pork |
Various |
Various |
Production date: March 27, 2017 |
| Milliken Meat Products Ltd., 7750 Birchmount Road, Markham |
Ground Chicken |
Various |
Various |
Production date: March 27, 2017 |
| Highland Farms Store, 9940 Dufferin Street, Maple |
Ground Veal |
Various |
Various |
Sold from March 24 to March 27, 2017 |
| Prepared for Direct to Home, Burlington |
Beef Lean Ground Dth |
10 x 1lb |
None |
Packed on dates April 6, 7, 10, 13, 17 and 18, 2017 |
| Prepared for Home-Tyme Food Services, London |
Beef Lean Ground 1 lb / VP Hometyme |
1 lb |
None |
Packed on dates April 6, 7, 10, 13, 17 and 18, 2017 |
| Vincenzo's Supermarket 2406 Danforth Ave. Toronto |
Ground Veal |
Various |
None |
Sold from March 30 to April 1; and April 13 to 15, 2017 |
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.
- Learn more about the health risks
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- View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process
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.
Illnesses
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
More information
SOURCE Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Media enquiries: CFIA Media Relations, 613-773-6600
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