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This archive of previously issued food recalls and allergy alerts is provided for reference and research purposes.

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Notification - Various beef products may contain E. coli O157:H7 bacteria

Recall / advisory date:
September 27, 2012
Reason for recall / advisory:
Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Company / Firm:
Alpha Meat Packers Ltd.
Distribution:
Quebec
Extent of the distribution:
Hotel/Restaurant/Institutional
Reference number:
7753

Affected products

Brand Name Common Name Size Codes(s) on Product UPC Reason for Recall
None BEEF CHUCK FOR STEWING - FROZEN 85% 2 x 2.5 kg Code: 30325
LOT 186467
None Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
None BEEF CHUCK FOR STEWING - FRESH 85% 2 x 2.5 kg Code: 30324
LOT 186470
None Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
Salaison Alpha BONELESS BEEF FOR STEWING Variable kg Code: 30304
LOT 186471
None Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
None BEEF CHUCK FOR STEWING - FROZEN 1/2" 2 x 2.5 kg Code: 30323
LOT 186468
None Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
None BEEF CHUCK FOR STEWING - FRESH 1" 2 x 2.5 kg Code: 30318
LOT 186469
None Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
Salaison Alpha BEEF BONELESS BLADE PIECES Variable kg Code: 30305
LOT 186482
None Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7

More information

Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria my cause serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhoea. Some people may have seizures or strokes and some may need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis. Others may live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

For more information on foodborne pathogens, visit the Causes of Food Poisoning web page.