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Public Health Alert, Imported Canadian Beef from XL Foods (E. coli O157:H7)
October  5, 2012
The third paragraph of the Public Health Alert issued on September 28, 2012 was updated to reflect the approximate amount of products imported into the U.S. by XL Foods, Inc.

September 28, 2012
FSIS expands the Public Health Alert for XL Foods (Canadian Establishment 038) to include all beef and beef products produced on August 24, 27, 28, 29 and September 5.

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September 26, 2012
FSIS alerts the public that, in conducting standard recall effectiveness checks of U.S. domestic establishments receiving beef from XL Foods, Inc. (Canadian Establishment 038), the Agency discovered that whole muscle beef cuts produced on the same production dates as beef subject to recall in Canada were being used to produce raw ground products.

September 21, 2012
FSIS announces additional information related to the Sept. 20 Public Health Alert for raw boneless beef trim products imported from Canada that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7. FSIS includes two additional production dates in its alert.

Initial Announcement

September 20, 2012
FSIS  announces a Public Health Alert for raw boneless beef trim products imported from Canada by XL Foods, Inc. that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.


Last Modified: October 17, 2012

 

 

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