Good Boucher brand Lean Ground Beef may be unsafe due to E. coli O157:H7
- Starting date:
- March 18, 2018
- Type of communication:
- Advisory
- Alert sub-type:
- Food Safety Warning
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Goodfood Market Corp.
- Distribution:
- Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Possibly National, Quebec
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Consumer
- CFIA reference number:
- 12121
- Advisory details
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Background
- Affected products
- Images
- Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, March 18, 2018 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the products described below due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.
What you should do
Check to see if you have the products in your home. If the products are in your home, do not consume them.
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.
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- View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process
Who is affected
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Background
This warning was triggered by CFIA test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of these or other products. If products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through a Food Recall Warning.
Affected products
| Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Boucher | Lean Ground Beef | 285 g |
Lot: 18-03-07 Best before: 2018-03-21 |
None |
| Good Boucher | Lean Ground Beef | 510 g |
Lot: 18-03-05 Best before: 2018-03-19 |
None |
| Good Boucher | Lean Ground Beef | 510 g |
Lot: 18-03-07 Best before: 2018-03-21 |
None |
Images
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Media enquiries
- CFIA Media Relations
- 613-773-6600