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Beef recall expanded Canada-wide due to E. coli concerns

Written by: QMI Agency
Sep. 18, 2012

(REUTERS/Nati Harnik/Pool)

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has expanded its beef recall to products carried in every major grocery chain in Canada.

Meat sold across the country, both ground and used in products like burgers, meatloaf, sausages and sliders, may be contaminated with E. coli.

The warning issued Monday that identified the Kirkland Signature (sold at Costco and Walmart) and Safeway brands has been revised to include dozens of beef products produced for Loblaws, Sobeys, IGA, Foodland and Metro stores, as well as smaller chains like No Frills and SuperValu.

Food contaminated with E. coli may not look or smell spoiled, but consuming it can cause serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses, the CFIA said. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. 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, E. coli can be deadly.

The complete list of affected products, voluntarily recalled by Edmonton-based XL foods, is available on the CFIA's website at inspection.gc.ca.

 

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