Canada's food watchdog has issued a health hazard alert warning consumers that some packages of Compliments frozen beef burgers may be contaminated with the E. coli O157:H7 bacteria.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency on Tuesday said Mississauga-based Cardinal Meat Specialists Ltd. is recalling the following products:
- Compliments Super 8 Beef Burgers, 1.36 kilograms, UPC 55742 37055, best before date May 7, 2008.
- Compliments Beef Burgers with Omega 3, 1.13 kilograms, UPC 55742 35724, best before date May 7, 2008.
- Compliments Balance Lean Beef burgers, 907 grams, UPC 55742 36814, best before date May 7, 2008.
The products were distributed across the country. One associated illness has been reported.
The agency said food contaminated with E. coli may not look or smell spoiled. It warned that consumption of food contaminated with the bacteria may cause death or serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses, such as permanent kidney damage.
Symptoms include severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. Some people may have seizures or strokes and some may need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis.
Consumers with questions can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342.
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