Almost 30 Longo’s meat products now recalled for E. coli risk

More than two dozen beef and veal products are now included in a recall of Longo’s brand ground meat in Canada because of possible E. coli contamination.

Initiated April 21 and expanded on April 24, the recall includes beef and veal products sold at Longo’s Brothers Fruit Markets Inc. in Ontario, according to the most recent recall notice on the Canadian Food inspection Agency’s website.

There is concern consumers may have the recalled products in their homes because best-by dates run through this week. Recalled products include ground beef, veal and pork; hamburger patties; meat balls; meat loaf; and stuffed peppers.

“Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased,” the CFIA recall notice states.

“Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 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.”

The original recall was triggered by test results on samples checked by the CFIA. The second expanded recall notice indicates it was triggered by a recall of fresh veal by Newmarket Meat Packers Limited.

“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,” according to the expanded recall notice.

No illnesses have been confirmed in connection with the recalled products.

The recalled Longo’s brand meat products are:

Brand Name	Common Name		Code(s) on Product	UPC
Longo’s	CAB Medium Ground Beef		All Best Before dates from 17 MR 27 up to and including 17 MA 08	Starting with 0203102
Longo’s	Value Pack Lean C.A.B Ground Beef		All Best Before dates from 17 MR 27 up to and including 17 MA 08	Starting with 0203098
Longo’s	Lean C.A.B Ground Beef		All Best Before dates from 17 MR 27 up to and including 17 MA 08	Starting with 0203099
Longo’s	CAB Extra Lean Ground Beef		All Best Before dates from 17 MR 27 up to and including 17 MA 08	Starting with 0204303
Longo’s	CAB Extra Lean Sirloin Ground Beef		All Best Before dates from 17 MR 27 up to and including 17 MA 08	Starting with 0203097
Longo’s	VG Ontario Angus Beef Extra Lean Ground Sirloin		All Best Before dates from 17 MR 27 up to and including 17 MA 08	Starting with 0226065
Longo’s	VG Ontario Angus All Beef Lean Patties		All Best Before dates from 17 MR 28 up to and including 17 MA 09	Starting with 0226067
Longo’s	VG Ontario Angus All Beef Meatballs		All Best Before dates from 17 MR 28 up to and including 17 MA 09	Starting with 0226068
Longo’s	VG Ontario Angus All Beef Meatloaf		All Best Before dates from 17 MR 28 up to and including 17 MA 09	Starting with 0226069
Longo’s	VG Ontario Angus Lean Ground Beef		All Best Before dates from 17 MR 27 up to and including 17 MA 08	Starting with 0226008
Longo’s	VG Ontario Angus Medium Angus Ground Beef		All Best Before dates from 17 MR 27 up to and including 17 MA 08	Starting with 0226070
Longo’s	VG Ontario Angus Beef Burgers		All Best Before dates from 17 MR 28 up to and including 17 MA 09	Starting with 0226005
Longo’s	VG Ontario Angus Extra Lean Ground Beef		All Best Before dates from 17 MR 27 up to and including 17 MA 08	Starting with 0226007
Longo’s	C.A.B Original Beef Meatballs		All Best Before dates from 17 MR 30 up to and including 17 MA 11	Starting with 0204524
Longo’s	C.A.B. Mini Beef Meatballs		All Best Before dates from 17 MR 30 up to and including 17 MA 11	Starting with 0225987
Longo’s	C.A.B Original Beef Burgers		All Best Before dates from 17 MR 28 up to and including 17 MA 09	Starting with 0204414
Longo’s	C.A.B Original Beef Bambino Burgers		All Best Before dates from 17 MR 28 up to and including 17 MA 09	Starting with 0204866
Longo’s	C.A.B Portobello Swiss Beef Burgers		All Best Before dates from 17 MR 28 up to and including 17 MA 09	Starting with 0204417
Longo’s	C.A.B Original Beef Meat Loaf		All Best Before dates from 17 MR 30 up to and including 17 MA 11	Starting with 0204525
Longo’s	Longos Meat and Mozzarella Beef Cheese Stuffed Peppers		All Best Before dates from 17 MR 30 up to and including 17 MA 11	Starting with 0204523
Longo’s	CAB Extra Lean Ground Beef		All Best Before dates from 17 MR 27 up to and including 17 MA 08	Starting with 0203100
Longo’s	Lean Ground White Veal		All Best Before dates from 17 MR 27 up to and including 17 MA 08	Starting with 0203523
Longo’s	Lean Ground Beef Pork and Veal		All Best Before dates from 17 MR 27 up to and including 17 MA 08	Starting with 0209749
Longo’s	Lean Ground Beef		All Best Before dates from 17 MR 27 up to and including 17 MA 08	Starting with 0208037
Longo’s	Lean Ground White Veal		All Best Before dates from 17 MR 27 up to and including 17 MA 08	Starting with 0209325
Longo’s	CAB Regular Ground Beef		All Best Before dates from 17 MR 27 up to and including 17 MA 08	Starting with 0203103
Longo’s	Ontario Lean Ground Veal		All Best Before dates from 17 MR 27 up to and including 17 MA 08	Starting with 203436

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