September 29,  2020

JBS Food Canada withdraws ground beef products over possible E. coli contamination

The Provigo brand ground beef products, which are produced by JBS Food Canada, have been withdrawn from the Canadian market due to a potential E. coli O157 contamination.

The recall warns the public against consuming the following recalled products:

- Variable size Provigo medium ground beef club packs with UPC codes that begin with 0 213026 bearing "Best Before dates of 16.SE2020" or 17.SE2020 or 18.SE2020;

- Variable size Provigo lean ground beef fresh club pack with UPC codes that begin with 0 217334 bearing "Best Before dates 16.SE2020" or 17.SE2020 or 18.SE2020.

JBS Food Canada initiated the recall, which has not yet been associated with any illnesses.

In addition, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation. Other products may be recalled as the investigation continues.

- Food Safety News