for certain frozen beef burgers that may contain E. coli O157:H7 bacteria. Please click on the link to find out more or go to the CFIA website for more information.
Advisory details
Ottawa, October 22, 2013 - The public warning issued on October 20, 2013 has been updated to include additional products.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Belmont Meats Ltd. (Est. 112) are warning the public not to consume the beef burgers described below because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
This recall is the result of an ongoing food safety investigation initiated as a result of a recent outbreak investigation. There may be recalls of additional products or best before dates as the food safety investigation at this facility continues.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
The manufacturer, Belmont Meats Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling all affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
The following products, sold frozen, are affected by this alert.
- Bearpaw shaped beef burgers, manufactured by Sunspun with a best before date 2014-02-24
- Traditional beef burgers, manufactured by Compliments brand, with a best before date
2014.
Please visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website for more complete information.