Ottawa, August 9, 2013 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and White Veal Meat Packers Ltd. (EST 412) are warning the public not to consume Veal Liver described below because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
The affected product, Veal Liver, was sold from the following retail stores in Quebec from July 31, 2013 to August 9, 2013, inclusive.
Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected product are advised to contact their retailer.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
White Veal Meat Packers Ltd., (EST 412), Toronto, ON is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
Affected products
Brand Name
Common Name
Size
Additional Info
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Veal Liver
Variable weight
Sold from: Boucherie Al Khair Inc., 428 av. Lafleur, Lasalle
Boucherie Al Khair Inc., 1550 boul. Daniel Johnson, Laval
Boucherie Al Khair Inc., 300 rue Jean-Talon E, Montréal
Les Caprices d'Al-Adhba Inc., 2235 rue Saint-Rémi, Laval
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 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.