Updated Food Recall Warning - Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

OTTAWA, Oct. 5, 2019 /CNW/ - The food recall warning issued on October 4, 2019 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 various raw beef and raw veal products from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Distributors, retailers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals and nursing homes should not sell or use the recalled products described below.

The following products have been sold in Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan.

Recalled products

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes	Additional Information
Prepared for: Fine Halal Foods	Lamb Donair Cones	18.4 kg / 40.57 lb	N/A	Code : 90207 Lot : 6297.30	Packed on: 2019/06/27
Chicago Gyros	The Original- Medium Gyros Cones - Original	18.150 kg / 40.01 lb	N/A	Code : 98101 Lot : 6298.01	Packed on: 2019/06/26
Chicago Gyros	Medium Gyros Cones - Classic	18.350 kg / 40.45 lb	N/A	Code : 98107 Lot : 6298.07	Packed on: 2019/06/27
Chicago Gyros	Medium Gyros Cones - Classic	18.550 kg / 40.90 lb	N/A	Code : 98107 Lot : 6299.07	Packed on: 2019/08/14
Chicago Gyros	Medium Halal Gyros Cones	18.3 kg / 40.34 lb	N/A	Code: 98305 Lot: 6299.21	Packed on: 2019/06/27
Chicago Gyros	Mini Gyros Cones - Classic	17.85 kg / 39.35 lb	N/A	Code : 98102 Lot : 6300.02	Packed on: 2019/06/27
Chicago Gyros	Mini Gyros Cones - Classic	18.1 kg / 39.90 lb	N/A	Code : 98102 Lot : 6301.02	Packed on: 2019/07/02
Chicago Gyros	Medium Gyros Cones - Classic	17.65 kg / 38.91 lb	N/A	Code : 98107 Lot : 6300.07	Packed on: 2019/06/27
Chicago Gyros	Medium Gyros Cones - Classic	18.25 kg / 40.23 lb	N/A	Code : 98107 Lot : 6342.07	Packed on: 2019/07/03
Chicago Gyros	Mini Gyros Cones - Classic	18.3 kg / 40.34 lb	N/A	Code : 98102 Lot : 6307.02	Packed on: 2019/07/02
Chicago Gyros	Mini Gyros Cones - Classic	18.45 kg / 40.68 lb	N/A	Code : 98102 Lot : 6308.02	Packed on: 2019/07/02
Chicago Gyros	Halal gluten Free Gyros Cones	10.75 kg / 23.7 lb	N/A	Code: 98201 Lot: 6309.16	Packed on: 2019/06/28
Viandes Mustafa	Merguez Sausages	10.45 kg / 23.04 lb	N/A	Code: 90200 Lot: 6357.31	Packed on: 2019/07/04 Best before : 2020/07/03
Chicago Gyros	Medium Gyros Cones - Classic	18.00 kg / 39.68 lb	N/A	Code : 98107 Lot : 6414.07	Packed on: 2019/07/15
Chicago Gyros	Medium Halal Gyros Cones	18.05 kg / 39.79 lb	N/A	Code: 98305 Lot: 6414.21	Packed on: 2019/07/15
Chicago Gyros	Mini Gyros Cones - Classic	18.18 kg / 40.08 lb	N/A	Code : 98102 Lot : 6654.02	Packed on: 2019/08/26

What you should do

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

Check to see if you have the recalled products in your establishment. Recalled products should be returned to the location 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
• Report a food safety or labelling concern

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.

Illnesses

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

SOURCE Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

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