Ground bison products recalled due to E. coli O121 and O103
- Starting date:
- July 16, 2019
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Food Recall Warning
- Subcategory:
- Microbiological - E. coli O103, Microbiological - E. coli O121
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Northfork Bison Distributions Inc.
- Distribution:
- National
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Consumer
- CFIA reference number:
- 13103
Last updated: 2019-07-22
- Advisory details
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Background
- Affected products
- Images
- Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, July 16, 2019 - Northfork Bison Distributions Inc. is voluntarily recalling ground bison products from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O121 and O103 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
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 O121 and O103 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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Who is affected
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products in Canada. However, there have been reported illnesses in the United States linked to these products.
Background
This recall was triggered by the company and a recall in another country. 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
| Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Frontier Foods | Bison – ground meat | 280 g |
EXP 190311 EXP 190314 EXP 190315 EXP 190316 EXP 190317 EXP 190318 |
6 76842 00147 7 |
| Sensations | Extra Lean Ground Bison | 280 g |
EXP 190311 EXP 190314 EXP 190315 EXP 190316 EXP 190317 EXP 190318 |
6 23682 11159 0 |
| La Terre des Bisons | Bison ground (lean) | 1.5 lb |
Packed on 19-02-22 Packed on 19-02-25 Packed on 19-02-26 Packed on 19-02-27 Packed on 19-02-28 Packed on 19-03-01 |
96768420002598 |
| Northfork Canadian Bison Ranch | Bison ground regular | 1.25 kg |
Packed on 19-02-22 Packed on 19-02-25 Packed on 19-02-26 Packed on 19-02-27 Packed on 19-02-28 Packed on 19-03-01 |
86768420002577 |
| Northfork Canadian Bison Ranch | Bison ground regular | 4.54 kg /10 lb |
Packed on 19-02-22 Packed on 19-02-25 Packed on 19-02-26 Packed on 19-02-27 Packed on 19-02-28 Packed on 19-03-01 |
86768420002263 |
| Northfork Canadian Bison Ranch | Bison ground 10 lbs regular | 4.54 kg |
Packed on 19-02-22 Packed on 19-02-25 Packed on 19-02-26 Packed on 19-02-27 Packed on 19-02-28 Packed on 19-03-01 |
96768420111061 |
| Northfork Canadian Bison Ranch | Bison Ground 1 l b regular | 0.45 kg / 1 lb |
Packed on 19-02-22 Packed on 19-02-25 Packed on 19-02-26 Packed on 19-02-27 Packed on 19-02-28 Packed on 19-03-01 |
96768420111054 |
| Northfork Canadian Bison Ranch | Bison Burger 20 x 8oz | 2 lb |
Packed on 19-02-22 Packed on 19-02-25 Packed on 19-02-26 Packed on 19-02-27 Packed on 19-02-28 Packed on 19-03-01 |
96768420111092 |
| Northfork Canadian Bison Ranch | Bison Burger 4oz x 4 | 1 lb |
Packed on 19-02-22 Packed on 19-02-25 Packed on 19-02-26 Packed on 19-02-27 Packed on 19-02-28 Packed on 19-03-01 |
96768420111184 |
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Media enquiries
- Company information
- Northfork Bison Distributions Inc.:
Marc Mousseau
1-888-422-0623
- Public enquiries
- Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca - Media relations
- Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@canada.ca