Food recall warning

Certain Longo’s brand ground meat products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

Starting date:
May 6, 2017
Type of communication:
Recall
Alert sub-type:
Updated Food Recall Warning
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Source of recall:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:
Longo Brothers Fruit Market Inc.
Distribution:
Ontario
Extent of the product distribution:
Retail
CFIA reference number:
11364

Advisory details

Ottawa, May 6, 2017 - The food recall warning issued on April 23, 2017 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Longo's Brothers Fruit Markets Inc. is recalling certain Longo's brand ground meat products from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

The following products were sold from Longo Brothers Fruit Markets in Ontario.

What you should do

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

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

Who is affected

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

Background

This recall was triggered by a recall of fresh veal by Newmarket Meat Packers Limited. 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 recalled product from the marketplace.

Affected products

Affected products
Brand name Common name Size Code(s) on product UPC
Longo's CAB Medium Ground Beef Various All Best Before dates from
17 MR 27 up to and
including 17 MA 08 		Starting with
0203102
Longo's Value Pack Lean C.A.B Ground Beef Various All Best Before dates from
17 MR 27 up to and
including 17 MA 08 		Starting with
0203098
Longo's Lean C.A.B Ground Beef Various All Best Before dates from
17 MR 27 up to and
including 17 MA 08 		Starting with
0203099
Longo's CAB Extra Lean Ground Beef Various All Best Before dates from
17 MR 27 up to and
including 17 MA 08 		Starting with
0204303
Longo's CAB Extra Lean Sirloin Ground Beef Various All Best Before dates from
17 MR 27 up to and
including 17 MA 08 		Starting with
0203097
Longo's VG Ontario Angus Beef Extra Lean Ground Sirloin Various All Best Before dates from
17 MR 27 up to and
including 17 MA 08 		Starting with
0226065
Longo's VG Ontario Angus All Beef Lean Patties Various All Best Before dates from
17 MR 28 up to and
including 17 MA 09 		Starting with
0226067
Longo's VG Ontario Angus All Beef Meatballs Various All Best Before dates from
17 MR 28 up to and
including 17 MA 09 		Starting with
0226068
Longo's VG Ontario Angus All Beef Meatloaf Various All Best Before dates from
17 MR 28 up to and
including 17 MA 09 		Starting with
0226069
Longo's VG Ontario Angus Lean Ground Beef Various All Best Before dates from
17 MR 27 up to and
including 17 MA 08 		Starting with
0226008
Longo's VG Ontario Angus Medium Angus Ground Beef Various All Best Before dates from
17 MR 27 up to and
including 17 MA 08 		Starting with
0226070
Longo's VG Ontario Angus Beef Burgers Various All Best Before dates from
17 MR 28 up to and
including 17 MA 09 		Starting with
0226005
Longo's VG Ontario Angus Extra Lean Ground Beef Various All Best Before dates from
17 MR 27 up to and
including 17 MA 08 		Starting with
0226007
Longo's C.A.B Original Beef Meatballs Various All Best Before dates from
17 MR 30 up to and
including 17 MA 11 		Starting with
0204524
Longo's C.A.B. Mini Beef Meatballs Various All Best Before dates from
17 MR 30 up to and
including 17 MA 11 		Starting with
0225987
Longo's C.A.B Original Beef Burgers Various All Best Before dates from
17 MR 28 up to and
including 17 MA 09 		Starting with
0204414
Longo's C.A.B Original Beef Bambino Burgers Various All Best Before dates from
17 MR 28 up to and
including 17 MA 09 		Starting with
0204866
Longo's C.A.B Portobello Swiss Beef Burgers Various All Best Before dates from
17 MR 28 up to and
including 17 MA 09 		Starting with
0204417
Longo's C.A.B Original Beef Meat Loaf Various All Best Before dates from
17 MR 30 up to and
including 17 MA 11 		Starting with
0204525
Longo's Longos Meat and Mozzarella Beef Cheese Stuffed Peppers Various All Best Before dates from
17 MR 30 up to and
including 17 MA 11 		Starting with
0204523
Longo's CAB Extra Lean Ground Beef Various All Best Before dates from
17 MR 27 up to and
including 17 MA 08 		Starting with
0203100
Longo's Lean Ground White Veal Various All Best Before dates from
17 MR 27 up to and
including 17 MA 08 		Starting with
0203523
Longo's Lean Ground Beef Pork and Veal Various All Best Before dates from
17 MR 27 up to and
including 17 MA 08 		Starting with
0209749
Longo's Lean Ground Beef Various All Best Before dates from
17 MR 27 up to and
including 17 MA 08 		Starting with
0208037
Longo's Lean Ground White Veal Various All Best Before dates from
17 MR 27 up to and
including 17 MA 08 		Starting with
0209325
Longo's CAB Regular Ground Beef Various All Best Before dates from
17 MR 27 up to and
including 17 MA 08 		Starting with
0203103
Longo's Ontario Lean Ground Veal Various All Best Before dates from
17 MR 27 up to and
including 17 MA 08 		Starting with
203436

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