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Updated and Corrected Food Recall Warning - Provigo brand and Metro brand ground beef products recalled due to E. coli O157
- Recall / advisory date:
- September 28, 2020
- Reason for recall / advisory:
- Microbiological - E. coli O157
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Company / Firm:
- JBS Food Canada ULC
- Distribution:
- Quebec
- Extent of the distribution:
- Retail
Advisory details
Ottawa, September 28, 2020 - The food recall warning issued on September 27, 2020 has been updated to include additional product information. The food recall warning issued on September 27, 2020 has also been amended to correctly identify the affected products. The corrections for these products are marked by an asterisk (*). This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.
JBS Food Canada ULC is recalling raw, fresh, lean ground beef due to possible E. coli O157 contamination. This product was further processed by other companies into raw ground beef products. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
The following products have been sold exclusively at Provigo Hull, 1 du Plateau, Gatineau, Quebec and Metro (Marché Kelly), 910 Maloney boulevard east, Gatineau, Quebec.
Recalled product
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provigo | Medium ground beef club pack | Variable | Starts with 0 213026 |
All Best Before dates from 23.SE2020 up to and including 28.SE 2020 * |
| Provigo | Medium ground beef | Variable | Starts with 0 214117 |
All Best Before dates from 23.SE2020 up to and including 28.SE 2020 |
| Provigo | Lean ground beef club pack | Variable | Starts with 0 217334 |
All Best Before dates from 23.SE2020 up to and including 28.SE 2020 * |
| Provigo | Lean ground beef | Variable | Starts with 0 217331 |
All Best Before dates from 23.SE2020 up to and including 28.SE 2020 |
| Metro | Lean ground beef | Variable | Starts with 0 201020 |
All « pkgd on » dates from 24.SE 2020 up to and including 26.SE 2020 |
| Metro | Lean ground beef fam. pack | Variable | Starts with 0 201710 |
All « pkgd on » dates from 24.SE 2020 up to and including 26.SE 2020 |
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. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Food contaminated with E. coli O157 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.
Background
This recall was triggered by the company. 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.
Illnesses
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Product photos
Provigo - Medium ground beef club pack
Provigo - Medium ground beef
Provigo - Lean ground beef club pack
Provigo - Lean ground beef
Provigo - Lean ground beef - Nutrition facts
Provigo - Medium ground beef - Nutrition facts
Metro - Lean ground beef
Metro - Lean ground beef fam. pack
Public enquiries and media
- Public enquiries
- Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca - Media relations
- Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca
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