Burger Recall
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Cardinal Meat Specialists Ltd. are warning the public not to consume Compliments brand frozen beef burgers described below because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria.
The following Compliments brand products are affected by this alert:
| Product | UPC | Code Date |
|---|---|---|
Compliments Super 8 Beef Burgers, 1.36 kg (6 x 8 oz ) | 55742 37055 | BEST BEFORE 08/MAY/07 |
Compliments Beef Burgers w/Omega3, 1.13 kg (8 x 5 oz ) | 55742 35724 | BEST BEFORE 08/MAY/07 |
| Compliments Balance Lean Beef Burger, 907 g (8 x 4 oz) | 55742 36814 | BEST BEFORE 08/MAY/07 |
These products have been distributed nationally.
There has been one reported illness associated with the consumption of these products.
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.
Cardinal Meat Specialists Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
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Posted by: Parrothead on November 14 2007 5:34 PM