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Food recall warning

Certain frozen beef burgers may contain E. coli O157:H7 bacteria

Starting date:: October 8, 2013
Type of communication:: Recall
Alert sub-type:: Updated Health Hazard Alert
Subcategory:: Microbiological - E. coli O157
Hazard classification:: Class 1
Source of recall:: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:: Belmont Meats Ltd.
Distribution:: National
Extent of the product distribution:: Retail, Warehouse, Hotel/Restaurant/Institutional
CFIA reference number:: 8386

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Advisory details

Ottawa, October 8, 2013 - The public warning issued on October 2, 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.

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.

Affected products

Affected products
Brand name	Common name	Size	Code(s) on product	UPC	Additional info
Compliments	Super 6 Beef Burgers	8 x 170 g (6 oz) / 1.36 kg	Best before date 2014 MA 27 B##* * where ## is a variable number	0 55742 34129 4	Distribution Ontario, sold in the following Sobeys banner stores: Sobeys, Sobeys Urban, Foodland, Freshco and Price Chopper.
President's Choice	Beef Burgers	4.54 kg	Best before date 2014 FE 25 B##* BMP EST:112 * where ## is a variable number	0 60383 37167 8	Distribution Sold nationally at Loblaws banner stores
Webers Bucket of Burgers	Beef Burgers	1.02 kg	Best before date 1313 B##* BB/MA 2014 MA 11 * where ## is a variable number	6 27843 06456 5	Distribution may be national
Belmont Meats	Medium Ground Meat 1 lb blocks	24 lb	Prod. Code: MFG SEP 04, 2013 B##* Best By JAN 04, 2014 *variable	1 006057 733601 9	This recalled product was distributed only to warehouses.
Belmont Meats	Prime Rib Beef Burgers made with 75% Prime Rib	11.25 lb	BEST BEFORE AUG 27, 2014 B##* *variable	1 069567 637050 1	Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions.