EXPANDED HEALTH HAZARD ALERT

Various Labelled and Unlabelled GROUND BEEF Products May Contain E. coli O157:H7 Bacteria

E. coli in Various Ground Beef Products
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OTTAWA, September 21, 2012 - The public warning issued on September 20, 2012 has been expanded to include additional ground beef products because the products may be contaminated with E.coli O157:H7. Previously identified products included in this recall can be found on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website at www.inspection.gc.ca/recalls.
The CFIA is warning the public, distributors and food service establishments not to consume, sell, or serve the ground beef products described below because the products may be contaminated with E. coliO157:H7.
This recall also includes unlabelled and/or unbranded ground beef products available for sale from August 24 through September 16, 2012 and sold at retail stores not identified in the CFIA's product list below, which may include small retailers, local meat markets and butcher shops, etc. Therefore, the CFIA is advising consumers who are unsure if they have the affected ground beef product in their home to check with the store(s) where the product was purchased or throw it out.
The following products, made from beef voluntarily recalled by XL Foods (Est. 38), are affected by this alert:

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes / Dates	Distribution
Freson Bros.	Beef Jerky Instore Made	Various	starts with 228126	packed on dates between AU.27.12 and SE.16.12	Certain Stores in Alberta
Freson Bros.	Peppered Beef Jerky Instore Made	Various	starts with 228127	packed on dates between AU.27.12 and SE.16.12	Certain Stores in Alberta
Freson Bros.	Beef Jerky Sweet / Spicy Instore Made	Various	starts with 228131	packed on dates between AU.27.12 and SE.16.12	Certain Stores in Alberta
Freson Bros.	Frozen Lean Beef Pattie 4 oz.	6 pieces	starts with 220381	packed on dates between AU.27.12 and SE.16.12	Certain Stores in Alberta
Freson Bros.	Seasoned Lean Beef Pattie 4 oz.	6 pieces	starts with 220385	packed on dates between AU.27.12 and SE.16.12	Certain Stores in Alberta
Freson Bros.	Bagged Lean Beef Pattie Frozen 4 oz.	12 pieces	starts with 220392	packed on dates between AU.27.12 and SE.16.12	Certain Stores in Alberta
Freson Bros.	Real Bacon & Beef Patties Frozen 4 oz.	6 pieces	starts with 220393	packed on dates between AU.27.12 and SE.16.12	Certain Stores in Alberta
Freson Bros.	Lean Ground Beef Max 17% Fat WHS Pack	Various	starts with 220842	packed on dates between AU.27.12 and SE.16.12	Certain Stores in Alberta
Freson Bros.	Lean Ground Beef Max 17% Fat Family Pack	Various	starts with 220682	packed on dates between AU.27.12 and SE.16.12	Certain Stores in Alberta
Freson Bros.	Lean Ground Beef 17% Fat or Less	Various	starts with 220322	packed on dates between AU.27.12 and SE.16.12	Certain Stores in Alberta
Freson Bros.	Extra Ln Grnd Bf Max 10% Fat WHS Pk	Various	starts with 220843	packed on dates between AU.27.12 and SE.16.12	Certain Stores in Alberta
Freson Bros.	Extra Lean Ground Beef Max 10% Fat Family Pack	Various	starts with 220683	packed on dates between AU.27.12 and SE.16.12	Certain Stores in Alberta
Freson Bros.	Extra Lean Ground Beef 10% Fat or Less	Various	starts with 220323	packed on dates between AU.27.12 and SE.16.12	Certain Stores in Alberta
Freson Bros.	Regular Ground Beef Max 30% Fat WHS Pack	Various	starts with 220840	packed on dates between AU.27.12 and SE.16.12	Certain Stores in Alberta
Freson Bros.	Regular Ground Beef Max 30% Fat Family Pack	Various	starts with 220680	packed on dates between AU.27.12 and SE.16.12	Certain Stores in Alberta
Freson Bros.	Regular Ground Beef Max 30% Fat or Less	Various	starts with 220320	packed on dates between AU.27.12 and SE.16.12	Certain Stores in Alberta
Freson Bros.	Lean Ground Beef Seasoned Meatballs	Various	starts with 220326	packed on dates between AU.27.12 and SE.16.12	Certain Stores in Alberta
Freson Bros.	Lean Ground Beef Seasoned Meatloaf	Various	starts with 220325	packed on dates between AU.27.12 and SE.16.12	Certain Stores in Alberta
Freson Bros.	1/4 lb Lean Beef Patties 4 oz.	Various	starts with 220360	packed on dates between AU.27.12 and SE.16.12	Certain Stores in Alberta
Sobeys / Foodland	Lean Ground Beef	Various	Starts with 211665	Best Before dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE20	ON
Sobeys / Foodland	Lean Ground Beef	Various	Starts with 212516	Best Before dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE20	ON
Sobeys / Foodland	Extra Lean Ground Beef	Various	Starts with 211671	Best Before dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE20	ON
Sobeys	Lean Ground Beef SCS IRA	Various	Starts with 231894	Best Before dates between 12 SE 18 and 12 SE 20	ON
Sobeys	SCS X-Tra Lean Ground Beef	Various	Starts with 281130	Best Before dates between 12 SE 18 and 12 SE 20	ON
Sobeys	Lean Ground Beef VP	Various	Starts with 211666	Best Before dates between 12 SE 18 and 12 SE 20	ON
Sobeys	Extra Lean Ground Beef VP	Various	Starts with 211672	Best Before dates between 12 SE 18 and 12 SE 20	ON
Sobeys	Homestyle Meatloaf	Various	Starts with 275276	Sell By dates between Sep 18, 12 and Sep 20, 12	ON
Foodland	Lean Ground Beef VP	Various	Starts with 281153	Best Before dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE20	ON
Foodland	Extra Lean Ground Beef VP	Various	Starts with 281161	Best Before dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE20	ON
Foodland	Store Made Meatloaf	Various	Starts with 222672	Best Before dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE20	ON
Sobeys / Foodland	All store-made Ground Beef products	Various	Various	Packaged On dates between 2012.AU.27 and 2012.SE.16	NB, NL, NS, PE
Sobeys / Foodland	All value added store made or packaged products containing ground beef (Meat Loaf, Meat Balls etc)	Various	Various	Packaged On dates between 2012.AU.27 and 2012.SE.16	NB, NL, NS, PE
Sobeys / Foodland	All store-made Ground Beef products	Various	Various	Best Before dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE20	ON
Sobeys / Foodland	Various other store-made products containing ground beef (such as other meatloaves, meat balls)	Various	Various	Best Before dates between 2012SE18 and 2012SE20	ON
Sobeys / IGA	All store-made Ground Beef products	Various	Various	Packed On dates between 2012.AU.27 and 2012.SE.19	AB, BC, MB, SK, and certain stores in ON
Sobeys / IGA	All value added store made or packaged products containing ground beef (Meat Loaf, Meat Balls etc)	Various	Various	Packed On dates between 2012.AU.27 and 2012.SE.19	AB, BC, MB, SK, and certain stores in ON
Douglas Meats (Marketplace Co-op)	Pork & Beef Sausage (Douglas Reg Farmer Sausage, “Douglas Regular Famer Sausage”)	Variable weight	Starts with 209510	Purchase dates between Aug. 29/12 and Sept. 15/12	AB
Douglas Meats (Marketplace Co-op)	Garlic Sausage (“Douglas Famer Sausage with Garlic”,Douglas Farmers Sausage with Garlic)	Variable weight	Starts with 209511	Purchase dates between Aug. 29/12 and Sept. 15/12	AB
Douglas Meats (Foodland IGA)	Farmer’s Sausage (Smoked Farmer Sausage)	Variable weight	Starts with 200601	Packed On dates up to Sept. 19/12	AB
Douglas Meats (Foodland IGA)	Smoked Beef Sausage	Variable weight	Starts with 200604	Packed On dates up to Sept. 19/12	AB
Douglas Meats / CO-OP (Marketplace Co-op)	Gluten Free Beef Sausage	Variable weight	Starts with 209516	Purchase dates between Aug. 29/12 and Sept. 15/12	AB
None	Lean Ground Beef Fine Grind	Various	Various	Packed on dates between Aug 29 and Sep 17, 2012	Certain Super A stores in AB, BC, MB, SK
None	Extra Lean Ground Beef Fine Grind	Various	Various	Packed on dates between Aug 29 and Sep 17, 2012	Certain Super A stores in AB, BC, MB, SK
None	Regular Ground Beef Fine Grind	Various	Various	Packed on dates between Aug 29 and Sep 17, 2012	Certain Super A stores in AB, BC, MB, SK
None	Lean Ground Beef Fine Grind	Various	Various	Packed on dates between Aug 29 and Sep 17, 2012	Certain Big Way stores in AB, BC, MB, SK
None	Extra Lean Ground Beef Fine Grind	Various	Various	Packed on dates between Aug 29 and Sep 17, 2012	Certain Big Way stores in AB, BC, MB, SK
None	Regular Ground Beef Fine Grind	Various	Various	Packed on dates between Aug 29 and Sep 17, 2012	Certain Big Way stores in AB, BC, MB, SK

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
This voluntary recall is part of an ongoing food safety investigation. The CFIA is working with the recalling firms and distributors to identify and verify all affected products. If additional affected products are confirmed, this table will be updated on the CFIA website. To stay informed of product updates throughout the investigation, consumers are also encouraged to subscribe to CFIA food recalls and allergy alerts at www.foodsafety.gc.ca.
Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria my cause serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhoea. Some people may have seizures or strokes and some may need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis. Others may live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
The manufacturer, XL Foods Inc., Edmonton, Alberta and various retailers, processors and distributors are voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).
For information on E. coli O157:H7, visit the Food Facts web page at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/concen/cause/ecolie.shtml
For information on all food recalls, visit the CFIA's Food Recall Report at: http://active.inspection.gc.ca/eng/corp/recarapp_dbe.asp.
To find out more about receiving recalls by e-mail, and other food safety facts, visit: www.foodsafety.gc.ca. Food and consumer product recalls are also available at http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca.

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