If you are a regular at No Frills or Superstore, you likely have a box of these sitting in your deep freeze.
But before you fire up the grill or plan a quick dinner, you need to check the label.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a serious recall for No Name brand Beef Burgers nationwide.
The recall was triggered on January 12th, after test results detected possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination.
This isn’t just a “quality” issue; it is a serious health risk.
E. coli O157:H7 is a particularly nasty strain that can cause severe abdominal cramps and bloody diarrhea.
In the worst cases, it can lead to kidney damage or even be fatal.
The scary part is that the meat can look and smell completely normal.
You won’t know it is contaminated until it is too late.
The recall covers the No Name Beef Burgers sold by Loblaws Inc., which means they could be at various stores under the Loblaws umbrella.
The CFIA confirms that while no illnesses have been reported yet, the risk was high enough to pull the product immediately.
So, here is your game plan.
Go check your freezer right now.
If you find the No Name Beef Burgers, do not cook them.
Heat does not guarantee safety when the contamination is this specific strain.
Throw them out immediately or take them back to the store for a full refund.
If you think you have eaten them recently and are feeling off, call your doctor.
The CFIA is currently verifying that Loblaws is getting these off the shelves, but the boxes already in people’s homes are the real danger.
Spread the word to your friends who shop at the big yellow grocers.
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