Food recall warning

Kootenay Co-op brand beef sausages and burgers recalled due to possible presence of pieces of metal and plastic

Starting date:
September 18, 2020
Type of communication:
Recall
Alert sub-type:
Food Recall Warning
Subcategory:
Extraneous Material
Hazard classification:
Class 2
Source of recall:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:
Kootenay Co-op
Distribution:
British Columbia
Extent of the product distribution:
Retail
CFIA reference number:
14017

Last updated: 2020-09-22

Advisory details

Ottawa, September 18, 2020 - Kootenay Co-op is recalling Kootenay Co-op brand beef sausages and burgers from the marketplace due to possible presence of pieces of metal and plastic. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Kootenay Co-op Garlic & Onion Beef Sausage Variable All codes starting with
0 208170
Packed on SE.09.20
Best Before SE.14.20
Kootenay Co-op Beef & Wine Sausage Variable All codes starting with
0 208747
Packed on SE.09.20
Best Before SE.14.20
Kootenay Co-op Blue Goose Cattle Lean Beef Burgers Variable All codes starting with
0 206177
Packed on SE.10.20
Best Before SE.12.20

What you should do

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

Who is affected

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

Background

This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (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 the recalled products from the marketplace.

Media enquiries

Company information
Kootenay Co-op: 250-354-4077 Ext 124

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