XL Foods Lawsuit Grows

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Bad beef lawsuit against XL Foods expands

CBC News

Posted: Feb 15, 2013 1:56 PM MT

The lawsuit, launched after at least 18 people became ill after eating tainted beef, asks for $17 million from the company. (CBC News)

There are now 75 people from across the country who have joined a $17-million class-action lawsuit against the company that was behind Canada’s largest beef recall.

Last fall, at least 18 cases of illness from E. coli contamination were linked to tainted beef that came from the plant in Brooks, Alta.

The suit was launched in October by an Edmonton man, Matthew Harrison, who got sick after eating the tainted beef at a friend’s home in September.

The lawsuit, which has been picked up by an Edmonton law firm, is now asking for $17 million in damages for emotional and physical trauma, loss of income and other expenses by plaintiffs.

The lawsuit alleges that the XL plant knew of poor quality control and concealed that information from consumers and regulators.

The allegations have not been proven in court.

Lawyers are expected to appear before the court on the matter in October.

 

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Cause of Cardinal Meat Specialists Recall Still Unknown

Source of E. coli O157:H7 in Cardinal’s Burgers Not Found

BY NEWS DESK | DECEMBER 25, 2012

The source of the E. coli O157:H7 that contaminated specialty hamburgers made by Cardinal Meat Specialists Limited in Ontario is going to remain a mystery, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) acknowledged Monday.

CFIA’s official investigation into the foreign and domestic beef used by Cardinal Meat, along with all the spices used as ingredients in the hamburgers has now ended without producing any evidence to identify a source of the contamination.

The beef products from the Cardinal Meat Specialists’ plant at Brampton, Ontario that were recalled for E. coli O157:H7 contamination included: Butcher’s Choice Garlic Peppercorn, Butcher’s Choice Hickory Barbecue, and Cardinal Select Prime Rib Beef burgers.

Canadian health officials earlier connected the genetic fingerprint of the bacteria found on samples one day’s production from the Cardinal plant with three E. coli illnesses in Ontario and two in Alberta.  In a statement, CFIA said investigators pursued all avenues of inquiry, including:

• Assessing production, inspection and testing records;
• Reviewing plant food safety procedures; and
• Conducting additional testing on burger ingredients.

CFIA on Dec. 21 eliminated foreign beef sources, in Australia and New Zealand, as the cause of contaminate. There haven’t been any reported cases of illness with the same E. coli O157:H7 genetic fingerprint outside of Canada.

The CFIA has now confirmed that all available domestic beef ingredient products have also tested negative for E. coli O157:H7. As all lines of inquiry have been exhausted, CFIA said its investigation will not progress further. A detailed report of the investigation will be posted on the CFIA’s website in the coming weeks.

The Cardinal beef products were recalled between Dec. 12 and Dec. 15, 2012. CFIA said it will continue to work with local public health authorities to monitor any further illnesses that might be reported

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Beef Recall in Canada Expands, New Products Affected

BY ANGELA AYLES | DECEMBER 17, 2012 @ 9:02 AM

Last week, the CFIA and Loblaw Companies Ltd issued a joint recall to warn consumers about the potential health risks (e. Coli) of consuming certain Butcher’s Choice beef products. Since the initial recall, several additional products have been recalled and, now, Cardinal Select brand prime rib beef burgers are also being pulled from shelves.

Here’s what you missed over the weekend:

In addition to the Butcher’s Choice Beef recalls from December 12, December 13 and December 14, there was one additional update over the weekend. Click on the links to view the official recalls for each date.

The latest recall has many consumer concerned, not necessarily because it lists a ton of products or because it’s a particularly popular brand of burgers but because it’s the second brand affected by the recall. The beef recall in the summer started out with just one brand affected but quickly expanded to include several other brands and thousands of products.

The specific products affected by the Cardinal brand recall include Cardinal brand Prime Rib Beef Burgers, sold in 1.13 kg packages bearing UPC 0 63351 01561 1. The affected product bears the code BEST BEFORE 2013 JL 31 EST 752.

You can see all of the information associated with the latest recall here.

We’ll keep you posted as more products/brands become affected.

Source: CFIA

courtesy FoodBeat.com – Concourse Media

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E. coli Outbreak Spurs Recall of Cardinal Select Burgers

Certain CARDINAL SELECT brand Prime Rib Beef Burgers may contain E. coli O157:H7 bacteria

CFIA Investigation into Cardinal Meat Specialists Ltd. (E. coli O157:H7)
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OTTAWA, December 15, 2012 – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Cardinal Meat Specialists Ltd. are warning the public not to consume the Cardinal Select brand Prime Rib Beef Burgers described below because this product may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria.

The affected product, Cardinal brand Prime Rib Beef Burgers, is sold in 1.13 kg packages bearing UPC 0 63351 01561 1. The affected product bears the code BEST BEFORE 2013 JL 31 EST 752.

This product has been distributed nationally.

This recall is the result of an ongoing food safety investigation being conducted at Cardinal Meat Specialists Ltd. This investigation was initiated as a result of recent product testing associated with an outbreak investigation. There may be recalls of additional products as the investigation at this facility continues.

Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria may cause serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhoea. 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 CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Cardinal Meat Specialists Ltd. at 905-459-4436 ext 265 or cardinalrecall@cardinalmeats.com

CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

Cardinal Select Prime Rib Beef Burgers

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Updated Product List of XL Foods Recall

Various RAW BEEF Products May Contain E. coli O157:H7 Bacteria

CFIA investigation into XL Foods (E. coli O157:H7)
Main page | Related Alerts | List of Recalled Products | Questions and Answers

OTTAWA, October 1, 2012 – The public warning issued on September 30, 2012 has been updated to include additional products. Previously identified products included in this recall can be found on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website atwww.inspection.gc.ca/recalls.

The CFIA is warning the public, distributors and food service establishments not to consume, sell, or serve the beef products described below because the products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

The affected products are associated with the same XL Foods manufacturing dates of August 24, 27, 28, 29 and September 5, 2012, as the previously recalled ground beef products. The trace out from XL to secondary and tertiary distributors, manufacturers and retailers could result in a large number of affected products over a wide range of codes and dates.

The following products, made from beef voluntarily recalled by XL Foods (Est. 38), are affected by this alert:

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes / Dates	Distribution
The Kitchen Table	AA or Higher Eye of Round Steak	Variable	Various	35027 Sold up to and including September 30, 2012	ON
The Kitchen Table	New York Striploin – Premium Black Angus	Variable	Various	35078 Sold up to and including September 30, 2012	ON
The Kitchen Table	AA or Higher Top Sirloin	Variable	Various	35019 Sold up to and including September 30, 2012	ON
Sold fromEntrepot de Viandes	AAA BEEF RIB	10 kg (approx.)	Starts with 27056	“EMBAL. LE” from SEP 24 to SEP 28	QC
Sold fromEntrepot de Viandes	AAA BEEF TENDERLOIN	5 kg (approx.)	Starts with 21001	“EMBAL. LE” from SEP 24 to SEP 28	QC
Brooks Meat Packers	Beef Breakfast Fresh Sausage	Variable	Various	Purchased dates from September 7 to 15, 2012	AB
Brooks Meat Packers	Ribeye Steak	Variable	Various	Purchased dates from August 30 to September 6, 2012	AB
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Strip Loin Steak V/P	Variable	Starts with 201137	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Strip Loin Steak Sm	Variable	Starts with 201135	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Strip Loin Steak Thick	Variable	Starts with 201154	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Strip Loin Steak Fast Fry V/P	Variable	Starts with 201138	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Strip Loin Steak Fast Fry Sm	Variable	Starts with 2061136	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Strip Loin Steak Medallion	Variable	Starts with 202360	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Strip Loin Premium Oven Roast	Variable	Starts with 201235	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Stir Fry Strip	Variable	Starts with 201170	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Beef Kabob Meat	Variable	Starts with 201172	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Beef Fondue Slices	Variable	Starts with 201171	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	T-Bone Steak V/P	Variable	Starts with 201122	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	T-Bone Steak Sm	Variable	Starts with 201120	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	T-Bone Steak Thick	Variable	Starts with 201119	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	T-Bone Steak Fast Fry V/P	Variable	Starts with 201124	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	T-Bone Steak Fast Fry Sm	Variable	Starts with 201121	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Porter House Steak V/P	Variable	Starts with 201127	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Porter House Steak Sm	Variable	Starts with 201125	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Wing Steak V/P	Variable	Starts with 201132	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Wing Steak Sm	Variable	Starts with 201130	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Wing Steak Fast Fry Sm	Variable	Starts with 201131	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Tenderloin Steak Sm	Variable	Starts with 201145	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Tenderloin Steak Thick	Variable	Starts with 201143	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Tenderloin Steak Fast Fry Sm	Variable	Starts with 201118	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Tenderloin Premium Oven Roast	Variable	Starts with 201140	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Extra lean Ground Beef V/P	Variable	Starts with 201328	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Extra lean Ground Beef Sm	Variable	Starts with 201327	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Lean Ground Beef V/P	Variable	Starts with 201326	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Lean Ground Beef Sm	Variable	Starts with 201325	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Medium Ground Beef V/P	Variable	Starts with 201321	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Medium Ground Beef Sm	Variable	Starts with 201320	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Ground Sirloin V/P	Variable	Starts with 201175	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Ground Sirloin Sm	Variable	Starts with 201314	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Ground Sirloin patties	Variable	Starts with 201287	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Extra Lean Gr Patties	Variable	Starts with 201330	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Lean Gr Beef Patties	Variable	Starts with 206466	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Medium Gr Beef Patties	Variable	Starts with 201332	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Top Sirloin Steak V/P	Variable	Starts with 201107	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Top Sirloin Steak Sm	Variable	Starts with 201105	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Top Sirloin Steak Thick	Variable	Starts with 201110	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Top Sirloin Medallion	Variable	Starts with 201243	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Top Sirloin Cap Steak	Variable	Starts with 201112	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Top Sirloin Steak Fast Fry V/P	Variable	Starts with 201103	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Top Sirloin Fast Fry Sm	Variable	Starts with 201106	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Top Sirloin Medallion Montreal	Variable	Starts with 201243	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Top Sirloin Oven Roast	Variable	Starts with 201280	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Top Sirloin Quick Roast	Variable	Starts with 201111	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold at Co-op, ValuFoods & Village Mart	Top Sirloin Medallion Seasoned	Variable	Starts with 201246	Packed on dates from August 24 to October 1, 2012	NB, NS, PE, NL& QC (Magdalen Islands)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	BEEF SOUP BONES	Variable	Starts with 280102	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT, ON, SK, YT (RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	RUMP ROAST	Variable	Starts with 280211	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	INSIDE ROUND ROULADEN	Variable	Starts with 283932	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	INSIDE ROUND STEAK	Variable	Starts with 280203	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	INSIDE ROUND STEAK  CLUB PACK	Variable	Starts with 283446	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	INSIDE ROUND STEAK FAST FRY	Variable	Starts with 280226	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	INSIDE ROUND ROAST	Variable	Starts with 280228	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	INSIDE ROUND ROAST CLUB PACK	Variable	Starts with 284894	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	SIRLOIN TIP ROAST	Variable	Starts with 280213	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	SIRLOIN TIP ROAST CLUB PACK	Variable	Starts with 284893	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	SIRLOIN TIP STEAK	Variable	Starts with 280214	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	SIRLOIN TIP STEAK FAST FRY	Variable	Starts with 283987	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	LEAN CUBES CUT	Variable	Starts with 283938	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	TENDERIZED HIP STEAK	Variable	Starts with 283387	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	BEEF STIR FRY	Variable	Starts with 284265	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	EYE OF SIRLOIN TIP STEAK	Variable	Starts with 283986	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	T-BONE STEAK	Variable	Starts with 280216	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	T-BONE STEAK FAST FRY	Variable	Starts with 280231	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	T-BONE STEAK CLUB PACK	Variable	Starts with 283452	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	STRIPLOIN STEAK	Variable	Starts with 280219	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	STRIPLOIN STEAK CLUB PACK	Variable	Starts with 284806	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	TENDERLOIN CLUB PACK	Variable	Starts with 284817	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	TENDERLOIN	Variable	Starts with 280220	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods / Real Canadian Wholesale club	WHOLE BEEF TENDERLOIN COV	Variable	Starts with 288865	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	TOP SIRLOIN STEAK CLUB PACK	Variable	Starts with 283493	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	TOP SIRLOIN STEAK	Variable	Starts with 280229	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	TOP SIRLOIN ROAST	Variable	Starts with 283641	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	TOP SIRLOIN CAP STEAK CLUB PACK	Variable	Starts with 284069	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	TOP SIRLOIN STEAK CAP OFF BEEFEATER CLUB PACK	Variable	Starts with 214193	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	TOP SIRLOIN STEAK CAP OFF BEEFEATER	Variable	Starts with 214192	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	BLADE STEAK BONE IN	Variable	Starts with 280301	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	BLADE ROAST BONE IN	Variable	Starts with 280304	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	BLADE STEAK BONELESS	Variable	Starts with 280302	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	BLADE ROAST BONELESS	Variable	Starts with 280305	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	BLADE ROAST BONELESS CLUB PACK	Variable	Starts with 284904	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	BLADE STEAK BONELESS CLUB PACK	Variable	Starts with 284821	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	CROSS RIB ROAST BONELESS	Variable	Starts with 280311	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	CROSS RIB ROAST BONELESS CLUB PACK	Variable	Starts with 284903	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	CROSS RIB STEAK BONELESS	Variable	Starts with 280313	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	BEEF SHORT RIBS	Variable	Starts with 200159	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	BEEF SHORT RIBS FOR BRAISING	Variable	Starts with 212579	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods	FLANK MARINATING STEAK	Variable	Starts with 200109	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore	PC CERTIFIED ANGUS  TBONE STEAK	Variable	Starts with 208246	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore	PC CERTIFIED ANGUS  TBONE STEAK CLUB PACK	Variable	Starts with 216004	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore	PC CERTIFIED ANGUS  STRIPLOIN STEAK	Variable	Starts with 208160	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore	PC CERTIFIED ANGUS  STRIPLOIN STEAK CLUB PACK	Variable	Starts with 211314	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore	PC CERTIFIED ANGUS  STRIPLOIN ROAST	Variable	Starts with 285343	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore	PC CERTIFIED ANGUS  INSIDE ROUND ROAST	Variable	Starts with 285338	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore	PC CERTIFIED ANGUS  INSIDE ROUND STEAK	Variable	Starts with 285339	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore	PC CERTIFIED ANGUS  SIRLOIN TIP STEAK	Variable	Starts with 285346	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore	PC CERTIFIED ANGUS  SIRLOIN TIP ROAST	Variable	Starts with 285347	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods / Real Canadian Wholesale club	INSIDE ROUND COV	Variable	Starts with 284681	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods / Real Canadian Wholesale club	TOP SIRLOIN BUTT COV	Variable	Starts with 284087	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods/ Real Canadian Wholesale club	SIRLOIN TIP COV	Variable	Starts with 284655	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold from Real Canadian Superstore / Extra Foods / Real Canadian Wholesale club	STRIPLOIN COV	Variable	Starts with 284680	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	AB, BC, MB, NT,ON, SK, YT(RCSS in Thunder Bay, Ontario)
Sold at Dominion	BEEF SIRLOIN TIP STEAK FAST FRY	Variable	Starts with 200052*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	EYE OF SIRLOIN TIP	Variable	Starts with 200056*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	EYE OF SIRLOIN TIP PEPPER	Variable	Starts with 20007*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	BONELESS STEWING BEEF	Variable	Starts with 200307*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	BONELESS STEWING BEEF XTRA LEAN	Variable	Starts with 20352*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	BEEF SIRLOIN TIP STEAK CP	Variable	Starts with 20509*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	BEEF BONELESS BLADE STEAKS CP	Variable	Starts with 205606*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	BEEF HIP TENDERIZED CUBE STEAK CP	Variable	Starts with 2065*0	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	BEEF SIRLOIN TIP OVEN ROAST	Variable	Starts with 210369*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	BEEF SIRLOIN TIP STEAK	Variable	Starts with 21037*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	BEEF BONELESS BLADE STEAKS	Variable	Starts with 210372*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	BEEF BONELESS BLADE POT ROAST	Variable	Starts with 210373*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	BEEF HIP TENDERIZED CUBE STEAK	Variable	Starts with 210395*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	BONELESS STEWING BEEF XTRA LEAN CP	Variable	Starts with 216974*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	BONELESS STEWING BEEF CP	Variable	Starts with 217414*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	BEEF TENDERLOIN GRILLING STEAK	Variable	Starts with 200107*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	TENDERLOIN PREMIUM OVEN ROAST	Variable	Starts with 200111*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	INSIDE ROUND STEAK CP AAA	Variable	Starts with 206476*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	TENDERLOIN AAA	Variable	Starts with 210363*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	TENDERLOIN GRILLING STEAK AAA	Variable	Starts with 210364*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	WHOLE BEEF TENDERLOIN  AAA	Variable	Starts with 210365*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	TENDERLOIN OVEN ROAST AAA	Variable	Starts with 210366*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	INSIDE ROUND STEAK AAA	Variable	Starts with 210394*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	INSIDE ROUND CUTLET AAA	Variable	Starts with 210396*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	INSIDE ROUND OVEN ROAST AAA	Variable	Starts with 210399*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	BEEF STIR FRY STRIPS AAA	Variable	Starts with 210415*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	INSIDE ROUND FAST FRY AAA	Variable	Starts with 213288*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	TENDERLOIN GRILL STEAK SC	Variable	Starts with 214144*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	PC INSIDE ROUND OVEN ROAST SC	Variable	Starts with 214149*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	BEEF BUTT TENDERLOIN COV AAA	Variable	Starts with 216041*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Dominion	COV WHOLE TNDRLOIN ROAST	Variable	Starts with 218656*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NL
Sold at Real Atlantic Superstore	BEEF SIRLOIN TIP STEAK FAST FRY	Variable	Starts with 200052*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS, NB, PE
Sold at Real Atlantic Superstore	EYE OF SIRLOIN TIP	Variable	Starts with 200056*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS, NB, PE
Sold at Real Atlantic Superstore	EYE OF SIRLOIN TIP PEPPER	Variable	Starts with 20007*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS, NB, PE
Sold at Real Atlantic Superstore	BONELESS STEWING BEEF	Variable	Starts with 200307*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS, NB, PE
Sold at Real Atlantic Superstore	BONELESS STEWING BEEF XTRA LEAN	Variable	Starts with 20352*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS, NB, PE
Sold at Real Atlantic Superstore	BEEF SIRLOIN TIP STEAK CP	Variable	Starts with 20509*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS, NB, PE
Sold at Real Atlantic Superstore	BEEF BONELESS BLADE STEAKS CP	Variable	Starts with 205606*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS, NB, PE
Sold at Real Atlantic Superstore	BEEF HIP TENDERIZED CUBE STEAK CP	Variable	Starts with 2065*0	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS, NB, PE
Sold at Real Atlantic Superstore	BEEF SIRLOIN TIP OVEN ROAST	Variable	Starts with 210369*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS, NB, PE
Sold at Real Atlantic Superstore	BEEF SIRLOIN TIP STEAK	Variable	Starts with 21037*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS, NB, PE
Sold at Real Atlantic Superstore	BEEF BONELESS BLADE STEAKS	Variable	Starts with 210372*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS, NB, PE
Sold at Real Atlantic Superstore	BEEF BONELESS BLADE POT ROAST	Variable	Starts with 210373*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS, NB, PE
Sold at Real Atlantic Superstore	BEEF HIP TENDERIZED CUBE STEAK	Variable	Starts with 210395*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS, NB, PE
Sold at Real Atlantic Superstore	BONELESS STEWING BEEF XTRA LEAN CP	Variable	Starts with 216974*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS, NB, PE
Sold at Real Atlantic Superstore	BONELESS STEWING BEEF CP	Variable	Starts with 217414*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS, NB, PE
Sold at Real Atlantic Superstore	BEEF TENDERLOIN GRILLING STEAK	Variable	Starts with 200107*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS, NB, PE
Sold at Real Atlantic Superstore	INSIDE ROUND STEAK CP AAA	Variable	Starts with 206476*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS, NB, PE
Sold at Real Atlantic Superstore	TENDERLOIN AAA	Variable	Starts with 210363*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS, NB, PE
Sold at Real Atlantic Superstore	TENDERLOIN GRILLING STEAK AAA	Variable	Starts with 210364*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS, NB, PE
Sold at Real Atlantic Superstore	WHOLE BEEF TENDERLOIN  AAA	Variable	Starts with 210365*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS, NB, PE
Sold at Real Atlantic Superstore	TENDERLOIN OVEN ROAST AAA	Variable	Starts with 210366*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS, NB, PE
Sold at Real Atlantic Superstore	INSIDE ROUND STEAK AAA	Variable	Starts with 210394*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS, NB, PE
Sold at Real Atlantic Superstore	INSIDE ROUND CUTLET AAA	Variable	Starts with 210396*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS, NB, PE
Sold at Real Atlantic Superstore	INSIDE ROUND OVEN ROAST AAA	Variable	Starts with 210399*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS, NB, PE
Sold at Real Atlantic Superstore	BEEF STIR FRY STRIPS AAA	Variable	Starts with 210415*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS, NB, PE
Sold at Real Atlantic Superstore	INSIDE ROUND FAST FRY AAA	Variable	Starts with 213288*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS, NB, PE
Sold at Real Atlantic Superstore	TENDERLOIN GRILL STEAK SC	Variable	Starts with 214144*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS, NB, PE
Sold at Real Atlantic Superstore	COV WHOLE TNDRLOIN ROAST	Variable	Starts with 218656*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS, NB, PE
Sold at Save Easy	BEEF SIRLOIN TIP STEAK FAST FRY	Variable	Starts with 200052*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	EYE OF SIRLOIN TIP	Variable	Starts with 200056*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	EYE OF SIRLOIN TIP PEPPER	Variable	Starts with 20007*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	BONELESS STEWING BEEF	Variable	Starts with 200307*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	BONELESS STEWING BEEF XTRA LEAN	Variable	Starts with 20352*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	BEEF SIRLOIN TIP STEAK CP	Variable	Starts with 20509*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	BEEF BONELESS BLADE STEAKS CP	Variable	Starts with 205606*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	BEEF HIP TENDERIZED CUBE STEAK CP	Variable	Starts with 2065*0	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	BEEF SIRLOIN TIP OVEN ROAST	Variable	Starts with 210369*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	BEEF SIRLOIN TIP STEAK	Variable	Starts with 21037*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	BEEF BONELESS BLADE STEAKS	Variable	Starts with 210372*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	BEEF BONELESS BLADE POT ROAST	Variable	Starts with 210373*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	BEEF HIP TENDERIZED CUBE STEAK	Variable	Starts with 210395*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	BONELESS STEWING BEEF XTRA LEAN CP	Variable	Starts with 216974*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	BONELESS STEWING BEEF CP	Variable	Starts with 217414*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	BEEF TENDERLOIN GRILLING STEAK	Variable	Starts with 200107*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	TENDERLOIN PREMIUM OVEN ROAST	Variable	Starts with 200111*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	INSIDE ROUND STEAK CP AAA	Variable	Starts with 206476*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	TENDERLOIN AAA	Variable	Starts with 210363*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	TENDERLOIN GRILLING STEAK AAA	Variable	Starts with 210364*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	WHOLE BEEF TENDERLOIN  AAA	Variable	Starts with 210365*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	TENDERLOIN OVEN ROAST AAA	Variable	Starts with 210366*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	INSIDE ROUND STEAK AAA	Variable	Starts with 210394*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	INSIDE ROUND CUTLET AAA	Variable	Starts with 210396*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	INSIDE ROUND OVEN ROAST AAA	Variable	Starts with 210399*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	BEEF STIR FRY STRIPS AAA	Variable	Starts with 210415*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	INSIDE ROUND FAST FRY AAA	Variable	Starts with 213288*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	TENDERLOIN GRILL STEAK SC	Variable	Starts with 214144*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	PC INSIDE ROUND OVEN ROAST SC	Variable	Starts with 214149*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	BEEF BUTT TENDERLOIN COV AAA	Variable	Starts with 216041*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Save Easy	COV WHOLE TNDRLOIN ROAST	Variable	Starts with 218656*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	NS,NB, PE, NL
Sold at Loblaws	BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS	Variable	Starts with 213869*	Best Before dates from September 5 to October 1, 2012	QC
Sold at Loblaws	BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS CP	Variable	Starts with 205048*	Best Before dates from September 5 to October 1, 2012	QC
Sold at Loblaws	BEEF STRIPLOIN PORTION/ROAST	Variable	Starts with 200112*	Best Before dates from September 5 to October 1, 2012	QC
Sold at Loblaws	BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAK	Variable	Starts with 214083*	Best Before dates from September 5 to October 1, 2012	QC
Sold at Loblaws	BEEF T BONE STEAK	Variable	Starts with 200101*	Best Before dates from September 5 to October 1, 2012	QC
Sold at Loblaws	BEEF T BONE STEAK CP	Variable	Starts with 20502*	Best Before dates from September 5 to October 1, 2012	QC
Sold at Loblaws	BEEF WING STEAKS	Variable	Starts with 200102*	Best Before dates from September 5 to October 1, 2012	QC
Sold at Loblaws	BEEF WING STEAKS CP	Variable	Starts with 205032*	Best Before dates from September 5 to October 1, 2012	QC
Sold at Loblaws	BEEF BONELESS BLADE STEAKS	Variable	Starts with 200204*	Best Before dates from September 5 to October 1, 2012	QC
Sold at Loblaws	BEEF BONELESS BLADE POT ROAST	Variable	Starts with 213876*	Best Before dates from September 5 to October 1, 2012	QC
Sold at Loblaws	BEEF BONELESS BLADE STEAKS CP	Variable	Starts with 200219*	Best Before dates from September 5 to October 1, 2012	QC
Sold at Loblaws	BONELESS STEWING BEEF	Variable	Starts with 200307*	Best Before dates from September 5 to October 1, 2012	QC
Sold at Loblaws	BONELESS STEWING BEEF CP	Variable	Starts with 214071*	Best Before dates from September 5 to October 1, 2012	QC
Sold at Provigo	BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS	Variable	Starts with 213869*	Best Before dates from September 5 to October 1, 2012	QC
Sold at Provigo	BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAKS CP	Variable	Starts with 205048*	Best Before dates from September 5 to October 1, 2012	QC
Sold at Provigo	BEEF STRIPLOIN PORTION/ROAST	Variable	Starts with 200112*	Best Before dates from September 5 to October 1, 2012	QC
Sold at Provigo	BEEF PORTERHOUSE STEAK	Variable	Starts with 214083*	Best Before dates from September 5 to October 1, 2012	QC
Sold at Provigo	BEEF T BONE STEAK	Variable	Starts with 200101*	Best Before dates from September 5 to October 1, 2012	QC
Sold at Provigo	BEEF T BONE STEAK CP	Variable	Starts with 20502*	Best Before dates from September 5 to October 1, 2012	QC
Sold at Provigo	BEEF WING STEAKS	Variable	Starts with 200102*	Best Before dates from September 5 to October 1, 2012	QC
Sold at Provigo	BEEF WING STEAKS CP	Variable	Starts with 205032*	Best Before dates from September 5 to October 1, 2012	QC
Sold at Provigo	BEEF BONELESS BLADE STEAKS	Variable	Starts with 200204*	Best Before dates from September 5 to October 1, 2012	QC
Sold at Provigo	BEEF BONELESS BLADE POT ROAST	Variable	Starts with 213876*	Best Before dates from September 5 to October 1, 2012	QC
Sold at Provigo	BEEF BONELESS BLADE STEAKS CP	Variable	Starts with 200219*	Best Before dates from September 5 to October 1, 2012	QC
Sold at Provigo	BONELESS STEWING BEEF	Variable	Starts with 200307*	Best Before dates from September 5 to October 1, 2012	QC
Sold at Provigo	BONELESS STEWING BEEF CP	Variable	Starts with 214071*	Best Before dates from September 5 to October 1, 2012	QC
Sold at Real Canadian Superstore	BEEF BONELESS RIB STEAK	Variable	Starts with 200157*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Real Canadian Superstore	BEEF BONELESS PRIMERIB OVEN ROAST	Variable	Starts with 216065*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Real Canadian Superstore	BEEF RIB STEAK CAP OFF	Variable	Starts with 200153*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Real Canadian Superstore	BEEF PRIME RIB PREMIUM OVEN ROAST	Variable	Starts with 20015*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Real Canadian Superstore	BEEF RIB PREMIUM OVEN ROAST	Variable	Starts with 200151*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Real Canadian Superstore	BEEF BONELESS RIB STEAK CP	Variable	Starts with 216061*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Real Canadian Superstore	BEEF RIB STEAK CAP OFF CP	Variable	Starts with 206446*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Real Canadian Superstore	BEEF TENDERLOIN STEAKS	Variable	Starts with 216045*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Real Canadian Superstore	BEEF TENDERLOIN PREMIUM OVEN ROAST	Variable	Starts with 216046*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Real Canadian Superstore	WHOLE BEEF TENDERLOIN COV/VAC PAC	Variable	Starts with 218656*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Real Canadian Superstore	BUTT BEEF TENDERLOIN COV/VAC PAC	Variable	Starts with 200132*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Valu-mart	BEEF BONELESS RIB STEAK	Variable	Starts with 200157*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Valu-mart	BEEF BONELESS PRIMERIB OVEN ROAST	Variable	Starts with 216065*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Valu-mart	BEEF RIB STEAK CAP OFF	Variable	Starts with 200153*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Valu-mart	BEEF PRIME RIB PREMIUM OVEN ROAST	Variable	Starts with 20015*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Valu-mart	BEEF RIB PREMIUM OVEN ROAST	Variable	Starts with 200151*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Valu-mart	BEEF BONELESS RIB STEAK CP	Variable	Starts with 216061*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Valu-mart	BEEF RIB STEAK CAP OFF CP	Variable	Starts with 206446*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Valu-mart	BEEF RIB STEAK FAST FRY	Variable	Starts with 216101*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Valu-mart	BEEF TENDERLOIN STEAKS	Variable	Starts with 216045*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Valu-mart	BEEF TENDERLOIN PREMIUM OVEN ROAST	Variable	Starts with 216046*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Valu-mart	WHOLE BEEF TENDERLOIN COV/VAC PAC	Variable	Starts with 218656*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Valu-mart	BUTT BEEF TENDERLOIN COV/VAC PAC	Variable	Starts with 200132*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Your Independent Grocer	BEEF BONELESS RIB STEAK	Variable	Starts with 200157*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Your Independent Grocer	BEEF BONELESS PRIMERIB OVEN ROAST	Variable	Starts with 216065*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Your Independent Grocer	BEEF RIB STEAK CAP OFF	Variable	Starts with 200153*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Your Independent Grocer	BEEF PRIME RIB PREMIUM OVEN ROAST	Variable	Starts with 20015*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Your Independent Grocer	BEEF RIB PREMIUM OVEN ROAST	Variable	Starts with 200151*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Your Independent Grocer	BEEF BONELESS RIB STEAK CP	Variable	Starts with 216061*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Your Independent Grocer	BEEF RIB STEAK CAP OFF CP	Variable	Starts with 206446*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Your Independent Grocer	BEEF RIB STEAK FAST FRY	Variable	Starts with 216101*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Your Independent Grocer	BEEF TENDERLOIN STEAKS	Variable	Starts with 216045*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Your Independent Grocer	BEEF TENDERLOIN PREMIUM OVEN ROAST	Variable	Starts with 216046*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Your Independent Grocer	WHOLE BEEF TENDERLOIN COV/VAC PAC	Variable	Starts with 218656*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Your Independent Grocer	BUTT BEEF TENDERLOIN COV/VAC PAC	Variable	Starts with 200132*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Zehrs	BEEF BONELESS RIB STEAK	Variable	Starts with 200157*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Zehrs	BEEF BONELESS PRIMERIB OVEN ROAST	Variable	Starts with 216065*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Zehrs	BEEF RIB STEAK CAP OFF	Variable	Starts with 200153*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Zehrs	BEEF PRIME RIB PREMIUM OVEN ROAST	Variable	Starts with 20015*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Zehrs	BEEF RIB PREMIUM OVEN ROAST	Variable	Starts with 200151*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Zehrs	BEEF BONELESS RIB STEAK CP	Variable	Starts with 216061*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Zehrs	BEEF RIB STEAK CAP OFF CP	Variable	Starts with 206446*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Zehrs	BEEF RIB STEAK FAST FRY	Variable	Starts with 216101*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Zehrs	BEEF TENDERLOIN STEAKS	Variable	Starts with 216045*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Zehrs	BEEF TENDERLOIN PREMIUM OVEN ROAST	Variable	Starts with 216046*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Zehrs	WHOLE BEEF TENDERLOIN COV/VAC PAC	Variable	Starts with 218656*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON
Sold at Zehrs	BUTT BEEF TENDERLOIN COV/VAC PAC	Variable	Starts with 200132*	Best Before dates from September 6 to October 2, 2012	ON

*UPC updated to include “starts with” information.

The CFIA is advising consumers who are unsure if they have the affected beef in their home to check with the store(s) where the product was purchased or throw it out.

There have been four E. coli O157 illnesses associated with the consumption of beef products originating from XL Foods Inc. (Establishment # 38).

This voluntary recall is part of an ongoing food safety investigation. The CFIA is working with the recalling firms and distributors to identify and verify all affected products.  If additional affected products are confirmed, this table will be updated on the CFIAwebsite. To stay informed of product updates throughout the investigation, consumers are also encouraged to subscribe to CFIA food recalls and allergy alerts atwww.foodsafety.gc.ca.

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 diarrhoea.  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 manufacturer, XL Foods Inc., Edmonton, Alberta and various retailers, processors and distributors are voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace.  The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 /TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

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Costco Recall Kirkland Signature Beef for Metal Fragments

Reference Number: 7517
Recalling Firm: COSTCO CANADA #512 – KITCHENER
Date of Recall: 10/24/2012
Recall Classification: 3
Distribution : Ontario
Extent of the Product Distribution : Retail

Product List

Brand Name	Common Name	Size	Codes(s) on Product	UPC	Reason for Recall:
KIRKLAND SIGNATURE	STEWING BEEF	Various	Pack on 12/OC/19	Starting with / Débutant par 2 21931	Extraneous Material – Harmful – Metal
KIRKLAND SIGNATURE	TOP SIRLOIN GRILLING STEAK	Various	Pack on 12/OC/19	Starting with / Débutant par 2 21853	Extraneous Material – Harmful – Metal

 

Centennial Foodservice Recalls Bulk Packed Beef Products

These recalls were sent out September 28 and October 4, but the details were only made public October 30….

Reference Number: 7534
Recalling Firm: CENTENNIAL FOODSERVICE
Date of Recall: 10/4/2012
Recall Classification: 1
Distribution : Alberta, British Columbia
Extent of the Product Distribution : Hotel/Restaurant/Institutional

Product List

Brand Name	Common Name	Size	Codes(s) on Product	UPC	Reason for Recall:
CENTENNIAL FOODSERVICE	BEEF STRIPLOIN PIECE E/C AAA FRESH	10 kg	16594 CANADA 171 20/09/2012	None / Aucun	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7
CENTENNIAL FOODSERVICE	BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAK E/C	4.08 (24 x 170 g) kg	17028 CANADA 171 17/09/2012 19/09/2012	None / Aucun	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7
CENTENNIAL FOODSERVICE	BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAK E/E AA	5.4 (24 x 225 g) kg	17049 CANADA 171 17/09/2012	None / Aucun	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7
CENTENNIAL FOODSERVICE	FCO RIB 2X2 NWR AA FR WK	Various kg	25522 CANADA 171 27/08/2012	None / Aucun	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7
CENTENNIAL FOODSERVICE	BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAK E/C	5.4 (24 x 225 g) kg	17054 CANADA 171 17/09/2012 19/09/2012 20/09/2012	None / Aucun	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7
CENTENNIAL FOODSERVICE	BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAK C/C AAA FZ	5.4 (24 x 225 g) kg	17260 CANADA 171 17/09/2012	None / Aucun	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7
CENTENNIAL FOODSERVICE	BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAK C/C AAA	4.56 (16 x 285 g) kg	17318 CANADA 171 17/09/2012	None / Aucun	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7
CENTENNIAL FOODSERVICE	BEEF STRIPLOIN STEAK C/C AAA FR	5.4 (24 x 225 g) kg	17434 CANADA 171 19/09/2012	None / Aucun	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7

Reference Number: 7533
Recalling Firm: CENTENNIAL FOODSERVICE
Date of Recall: 9/26/2012
Recall Classification: 1
Distribution : Alberta, British Columbia
Extent of the Product Distribution : Hotel/Restaurant/Institutional

Product List

Brand Name	Common Name	Size	Codes(s) on Product	UPC	Reason for Recall:
CENTENNIAL FOODSERVICE	PURE BEEF PATTIES 75% MAP FRESH	3.6 (18 x 7 oz) kg	52959 30/08/2012 and 4/09/2012	None / Aucun	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7
CENTENNIAL FOODSERVICE	PURE 6 OZ P/BEEF PATTIES FRESH	4.54 (27 x 6 oz) kg	53005 4/09/2012	None / Aucun	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7
CENTENNIAL FOODSERVICE	LEAN GROUND BEEF SCR	5 kg	52014 30/08/2012	None / Aucun	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7
CENTENNIAL FOODSERVICE	LEAN GROUND BEEF FRESH	5 kg	52032 31/08/2012 4/09/2012	None / Aucun	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7
CENTENNIAL FOODSERVICE	MEDIUM GROUND BEEF FRESH	5 kg	52103 31/08/2012	None / Aucun	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7
CENTENNIAL FOODSERVICE	MEDIUM GROUND BEEF FRESH (20 KG)	20 kg	52196 4/09/2012	None / Aucun	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7
CENTENNIAL FOODSERVICE	3 OZ P/BEEF PATTIES FRESH	2.55 (30 x 3 oz) kg	53054 30/08/2012 4/09/2012	None / Aucun	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7
CENTENNIAL FOODSERVICE	BEEF PATTIES PURE 81/19 FRESH	3.63 (16 x 225 g) kg	53033 4/09/2012	None / Aucun	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7
CENTENNIAL FOODSERVICE (PETERS’ DRIVE IN)	PETERS’ CHUCK BURGER 72 G FRESH	5.18 (72 x 72 g) kg	53406 30/08/2012 31/08/2012 4/09/2012	None / Aucun	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7
CENTENNIAL FOODSERVICE	PURE BEEF PATTIES MAP FRESH ANTIBIOTIC FREE-HORMONE FREE	4.53 (30 x 5.33 oz) kg	53041 30/08/2012 4/09/2012	None / Aucun	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7
CENTENNIAL FOODSERVICE	7 OZ PATTIES P/B FRESH	4.8 (24 x 7 oz) kg	52957 30/08/2012	None / Aucun	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7
CENTENNIAL FOODSERVICE	PURE 8 OZ P/BEEF PATTIES FRESH	4.54 (20 x 8 oz) kg	53009 4/09/2012	None / Aucun	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7
CENTENNIAL FOODSERVICE	4 OZ P/BEEF PATTIES FRESH	3.63 (32 x 4 oz) kg	53030 4/09/2012	None / Aucun	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7
CENTENNIAL FOODSERVICE	PURE 4 OZ P/BEEF PATTIES SCR FRESH	4.08 (36 x 4 oz) kg	53028 30/08/2012	None / Aucun	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7

Calahoo Meats Recalls Bulk Packaged Meats

Reference Number: 7489
Recalling Firm: CALAHOO MEATS LTD.
Date of Recall: 10/11/2012
Recall Classification: 1
Distribution : Alberta
Extent of the Product Distribution : Hotel/Restaurant/Institutional

Product List

Brand Name	Common Name	Size	Codes(s) on Product	UPC	Reason for Recall:
CALAHOO MEATS	GROUND BEEF LEAN T/P	2.0 lb	Lots 2255 and 2256	0200585	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7
CALAHOO MEATS	8 OZ HAMBURGER STEAK	4.54 lb	Lot 2270	0250725	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7
CALAHOO MEATS	GROUND BEEF LEAN FROZEN	4.54 lb	Lots 2248, 2256 and 2263	0200575	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7
CALAHOO MEATS	GROUND BEEF LEAN FROZEN F/W	4.54 lb	Lots 2256 and 2270	0200579	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7
CALAHOO MEATS	GROUND BEEF LEAN FRESH	4.54 lb	Lots 2248, 2250, 2254, 2256, 2261 2263, 2268 and 2270	0200577	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7
CALAHOO MEATS	6 OZ SALISBURY STEAK	4.54 lb	Lot 2270	0250815	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7
CALAHOO MEATS	GROUND BEEF REGULAR	4.54 lb	Lot 2263	0200590	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7
CALAHOO MEATS	BEEF STIRFRY STRIPS	4.54 lb	Lot 2255	0301020	Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7

 

XL Foods Inc. Allowed to Resume Operations Under Enhanced CFIA Oversight

October 23, 2012, Ottawa: Following a thorough assessment of food safety controls at Establishment 38, XL Foods Inc., the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has lifted the suspension on the facility’s licence to operate. Effective today, the plant will be allowed to progressively resume slaughter and processing operations under enhancedCFIA surveillance and increased testing protocols.

Since October 11, CFIA inspectors have been closely monitoring limited, in-house operations, including the cutting and processing of the remaining carcasses in the plant. Following this thorough examination, the Agency determined that the company’sE. coli O157:H7 controls, as well as sanitation and meat hygiene procedures, are being implemented appropriately.

Additional CFIA inspectors—beyond the 46 normally assigned full-time to the plant—will remain at the facility to monitor the company’s slaughter procedures and to ensure strengthened food safety controls are being effectively integrated into daily plant practices.

The CFIA’s enhanced oversight activities include:

• two additional inspection resources, in addition to the current complement, will focus on certain inspection tasks at key stages of production,
• increasing testing for E. coli O157:H7, over and above the company’s already established testing protocol, which sees all trim lots sampled and tested, and
• holding products until all E. coli O157:H7 test results have been assessed.

CFIA inspectors will immediately stop operations at any point if concerns are identified.

Canada’s food safety system remains among the best in the world, but events such as this underscore the need for continuous review and improvement.

The CFIA will be convening its Expert Advisory Committee to conduct a thorough review of events and circumstances related to the XL Foods Inc. E. coli O157:H7 investigation. The Committee is comprised of experts from private sector and academia, and is supported by technical experts from the CFIA, Public Health Agency of Canada, Health Canada and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

The results of the review will be made public once completed.

As a responsible, science-based regulator, the CFIA regularly reviews its policies and procedures to ensure they are aligned with current science and best practices.

For more information on the investigation:

• visit http://www.inspection.gc.ca/recalls_xlfoods
• call 1-800-442-2342

 

XL Foods dumps tonnes of meat at landfill

Disposal comes after widespread recall of E. coli tainted beef

CBC News

Posted: Oct 21, 2012 4:38 PM MT

Last Updated: Oct 21, 2012 5:57 PM MT

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XL Foods took about 500 to 600 tonnes of beef to the industrial section of the Newell County landfill to dispose of the meat under supervision of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. (CBC)

XL Foods has dumped hundreds of tonnes of frozen beef into a landfill in Brooks, Alta., after a massive recall of E. coli-tainted beef linked to its plant.

The company took about 500 to 600 tonnes of frozen beef to the industrial part of the Newell County landfill, all under the supervision of Canadian Food Inspection Agency officials, over the weekend.

The company is expected to dump more beef on Monday.

The beef product in the boxes is mostly frozen ground beef and trimmings such as heart and tripe, but so far no high quality cuts.

Ray Juska, landfill manager at Newell County, says his crews are putting dirt onto the meat.

“It’s to keep out vectors, primarily seagulls is what we have here, and it’s also a requirement of the CFIA so nobody can go back and help themselves to some off-spec meat,” Juska said.

He’s also hoping that his contribution will help the company and its workers get back to work.

“We’re a waste disposal facility associated with Brooks and area and really what the big issue here, aside from what’s happening to Brooks and to XL, is what’s happening to the people that it’s affected,” Juska said.

“And it’s had a pretty substantial impact and now that a lot workers are laid off and the longer it goes on the greater it’s going to be. So, we’re really hoping by accepting this material that we’re part of the solution”

It’s not clear how much beef XL Foods will have to clear from the plant in order to have the CFIA reinstate its license following the recent E.coli outbreak and massive recall of 1,800 products.

The CFIA said last week that XL Foods would destroy all of the beef involved in a massive E. coli recall in Canada and the United States.

The agency also said that up to 5.5 million kilograms of meat stored at the Brooks plant and warehouses that wasn’t part of the recall would either be rendered or cooked at a high temperature to kill any E. coli.

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