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Proactive Disclosure

HEALTH HAZARD ALERT

CERTAIN BEEF PRODUCTS MAY CONTAIN E. coli O157:H7 BACTERIA

Related alerts: 2007-10-26 | 2007-10-27 | 2007-11-02 | 2007-11-03 | 2007-11-06 | 2007-11-13

OTTAWA, November 3, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the various beef products described below because these products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria.

The affected products described below are being recalled as a result of the CFIA’s investigation and traceback conducted on contaminated beef involving Ranchers Beef Ltd. (Establishment 630), Balzac, Alberta.

Store Location	Product Description	Dates Sold
B & D Meats Weyburn, SK	Lean ground beef Hamburgers (beef patties)	Between July 24^th and July 31^st, 2007 inclusive.
Blackmans Butcher Shop Grande Prairie, AB	Chuck-eye roll Chuck-eye steak "Pure Beef Patties" (9 lb. box, frozen) "Seasoned Lean Beef Patties" (9 lb. box, frozen) Lean ground beef	Between Aug. 3^rd and Aug. 24^th, 2007 inclusive.
Boryski’s Butcher Block Saskatoon, SK	Rib-eye steak Strip loin steak	Between July 30^th and Aug. 4^th, 2007 inclusive.
Consumer Frosted Foods Kenora, ON	Chuck roast Lip-on rib-eye roast Lip-on rib-eye steak Stewing beef	Between July 30^th and Aug. 10^th, 2007 inclusive.
Cottam Cold Storage & Meat Market Cottam, ON	Ground beef (all types) Steak (all types)	Between June 27^th and July 3^rd, 2007 inclusive.
Country Good Meats Thunder Bay, ON	Blade steak Boneless blade roast Extra lean ground beef Lean ground beef Pot roast Rib-eye roast Rib-eye steak Stewing beef	Between July 27^th and Aug. 14^th, 2007 inclusive.
Dunrobin Village Meat Co. Ltd. Dunrobin, ON	Lean ground beef Regular ground beef Sirloin steak	Between June 26^th and July 7^th, 2007 inclusive.
Food Fare 2285 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB	Boneless chuck blade roast Boneless chuck blade steak Boneless crossrib roast Boneless crossrib steak Ground beef (all types)	Between July 23^rd and Aug. 18^th, 2007 inclusive.
Frostland Meats trading as Dutch Meat Market Winnipeg, MB	Regular ground beef Rib-eye steaks	Between Aug. 9^th and Aug. 12^th, 2007 inclusive.
Grey County Meats Maxwell, ON	Top sirloin steak	Between June 26^th and Aug. 4^th inclusive.
Harry’s Foods Winnipeg, MB	Bulk pac boneless blade steak Chuck blade roast boneless Chuck blade steak boneless Cross rib roast boneless Cross rib steak boneless Ground beef extra lean Ground beef lean Regular ground beef Fresh stewing beef	Between July 23^rd and Aug. 17^th, 2007 inclusive.
Jankes Meat Weyburn, SK	Rib-eye (steak) Seasoned burgers (approx. 5 lb cases)	Between July 24^th and July 29^th, 2007 inclusive, and between Aug. 20^th and Aug. 26^th, 2007 inclusive.
Moncion Grocers Petawawa Market Petawawa, ON	Lean ground beef Medium ground beef Regular ground beef Top sirloin steak Top sirloin roast	Between June 26^th and July 7^th, 2007 inclusive.
Northern Meat Packers Ltd. Trout Creek, ON	"Hamburger" (ground beef) Top sirloin steak	Between June 26^th and June 30^th, 2007 inclusive.
P.S. Shop at Home Scarborough, ON	Sirloin steak	Between June 29^th and July 29^th, 2007 inclusive.
Renco Foods Thunder Bay, ON	Blade steak Boneless blade roast Cross rib steak Cross rib roast Lean ground beef Lip-on rib-eye steak Medium ground beef Regular ground beef	Between July 27^th and Aug. 14^th, 2007 inclusive.
Toronto Wholesale Meats Toronto, ON	"Arrosto" (Italian roast) Steak (all types) "Stew" (stewing beef)	Between June 26^th and June 30^th, 2007 inclusive.

The affected products described above are likely no longer available for sale. Consumers who may have previously purchased these products and still have them in their freezers, are advised not to consume these products.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

The list of affected stores and products will be updated as necessary while the CFIA's investigation and traceback continues.

Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses. 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 of illness, people may die.

The retailers are voluntarily recalling any affected products that may still be in the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recalls.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735.

For information on E. coli O157:H7, visit the Food Facts web page at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/concen/cause/ecolie.shtml.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at www.inspection.gc.ca.

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Media enquiries:

Garfield Balsom (English)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Food Recall and Emergency Response
613-760-4232

Linda LeBlanc (French)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Food Recall and Emergency Response
613-760-4112

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