Various raw beef and raw veal products recalled due to E. coli O157:H7
- Starting date:
- October 21, 2019
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Updated Food Recall Warning
- Subcategory:
- Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Starsky Inc., Cliffside Meats
- Distribution:
- Ontario
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Consumer
- CFIA reference number:
- 13324
Last updated: 2019-12-02
Advisory details
What you should do
Who is affected
Background
Affected products
Related AWRs
Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, October 21, 2019 - The food recall warning issued on October 19, 2019 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Industry is recalling various raw beef and raw veal products from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Consumers should not consume and distributors, retailers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals and nursing homes should not sell or use the recalled products described below.
The following products have been sold as indicated in the table 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 the recalled products in your home or establishment. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location 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.
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Who is affected
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Background
This recall was triggered by the CFIA's inspection activities. 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 the recalled products from the marketplace.
Affected products
| Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC | Additional info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None - (Cliffside Meats) | Bnls Beef Blade Roast | Variable (sold clerk-served) | Sold between June 3, 2019 and June 17, 2019 | None | Sold at Cliffside Meats, 2476 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON |
| None - (Cliffside Meats) | Bnls Beef Striploin Prime | Variable (sold clerk-served) | Sold between Nov 19, 2018 and Dec 3, 2018 | None | Sold at Cliffside Meats, 2476 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON |
| None - (Cliffside Meats) | Bnls Beef Bottom Butt | Variable (sold clerk-served) | Sold between Nov 19, 2018 and Dec 3, 2018 | None | Sold at Cliffside Meats, 2476 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON |
| None - (Cliffside Meats) | Bnls Beef Cap Meat | Variable (sold clerk-served) | Sold between Nov 19, 2018 and Dec 3, 2018 | None | Sold at Cliffside Meats, 2476 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON |
| None - (Cliffside Meats) | Select Angus Capless Ribs | Variable (sold clerk-served) | Sold between Nov 20, 2018 and Dec 4, 2018 | None | Sold at Cliffside Meats, 2476 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON |
| None - (Cliffside Meats) | Select Angus Beef Striploins | Variable (sold clerk-served) | Sold between Nov 20, 2018 and Dec 7, 2018 | None | Sold at Cliffside Meats, 2476 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON |
| None - (Cliffside Meats) | Bnls Beef Brisket Points | Variable (sold clerk-served) | Sold between Nov 20, 2018 and Dec 12, 2018 | None | Sold at Cliffside Meats, 2476 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, ON |
| Starsky | Bnls Beef Brisket | Variable (sold clerk-served) | All Best Before dates from June 25 up to July 9, 2019 inclusive | Starting with 0202164 | Sold at Starsky Fine Foods, 3115 Dundas St W., Mississauga, ON |
| Starsky | Lean Ground Beef | Variable (sold clerk-served) | All Best Before dates from June 25 up to July 9, 2019 inclusive | Starting with 0202025 | Sold at Starsky Fine Foods, 3115 Dundas St W., Mississauga, ON |
Related AWRs
Media enquiries
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