The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Costco Wholesale Canada are recalling Kirkland Signature ground beef because it may be contaminated with “pathogenic” E. coli. The recall does not identify the kind of E. coli, whether it’s O157:H7 or one of the other six STEC bacteria. This is not the same beef that was recalled the first week of October that was associated with an outbreak. There are no illnesses associated with this new recall.
The product is Kirkland Signature brand Organic Lean Ground Beef in 1.8 kg (3 x 600 g) packages. The UPC number is 4 00000 91873 0 and the best before date is 13-OC-15. The product was sold from Costco warehouses in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. The beef is a product of the USA. If you purchased this beef, do not eat it. Discard it in a sealed container or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
