Groupe Colabor Inc. expands recall of Viandes Lauzon brand ground beef products
summary:Groupe Colabor Inc. expands recall of Viandes Lauzon brand ground beef products from the marketplace due to possible E. Coli O157:NM contamination....
Groupe Colabor Inc. expands recall of Viandes Lauzon brand ground beef products from the marketplace due to possible E. Coli O157:NM contamination. Hotels, restaurants, institutions, daycare and healthcare facilities should not use, serve or distribute the recalled products described below.Recalled products
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
| Viandes Lauzon | Extra Lean Ground Beef | 2 × 2.5 kg | 1930-4-14 | Item #33345 |
| Viandes Lauzon | Lean Ground Beef | 2 × 2.5 kg | 1930-4-14 | Item #33355 |
| Viandes Lauzon | Medium Ground Beef | 2 × 2.5 kg | 1930-4-14 | Item #33318 |
What you should do
Check to see if you have recalled products in your facility. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the supplier.
Food contaminated with E. Coli O157:NM may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea. In severe cases of illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
Background
This recall was triggered by the company. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.
Illnesses
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.