Food Recall Warning - Ground Beef


Recalled products

Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC
Viandes Lauzon Lean Ground Beef 2 x 2.5 kg 12/11/13 Item # 33355
Viandes Lauzon Extra Lean Ground Beef 2 x 2.5 kg 12/11/13 Item # 33345


What you should do

Check to see if you have recalled products in your facility. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the distributor.

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.

 


Background

This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (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.