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Thought everyone should see this!!!!! These have been distributed in Canada
and the USA!!!!
> -----Original Message-----
> From: webmaster [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Monday, June 01, 1998 11:06 PM
> Subject: Health Hazard Alert / Alerte ŕ la santé
>
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> francais en suite
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> Health Hazard Alert -- Venetian Brand - All Dry Fermented Meat Products
> May Contain E. coli 0157:H7 Bacteria
>
> Ottawa, Ontario (June 1, 1998) - Venetian Meat & Salami Co. Ltd,
> has initiated a voluntary recall of All Dry Fermented Meat
> Products under the Venetian Brand name (see attached list),
> product codes 300 to 363 and 004 to 047 (products produced before
> February 17, 1998). These products may be contaminated with E.
> coli O157:H7, and may be linked to a recent outbreak in Niagara,
> Hamilton and Brant counties.
>
> E coli 0157:H7 can cause serious and potentially life-threatening
> illness by producing a toxin that breaks down the lining of the
> intestines and damages the kidneys.
>
> These products have been distributed in Ontario, British Columbia
> and the US.
>
> Food contaminated with E. coli bacteria will not look or smell
> spoiled. If consumers have any remaining product with these
> product codes they should return it to the point of purchase.
>
> - 30 -
>
> Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Ontario Region:
> Doreen Moore,
> Telephone (416) 973-1430
> Pager: (416) 931-1856
>
>
> CFIA Headquarters, Ottawa:
> Richard Arsenault
> Telephone (613) 225-2342 Ext 4793
>
> Website : www.cfia-acia.agr.ca
>
> Venetian Brand Dry Fermented Meat Products affected by the Recall:
>
> Product Codes: 300 to 363 and 004 to 047
>
> Genoa Salami
> Genoa Chub
> Salametti
> Sopressata (semi-hot)
> Abruzzo sopressata
> Salami Nostrani (small)
> Furlano (soppressa)
> Casalingo (long)
> Casalingo (1\2 V.P.)
> Calabrese (flat)
> Siciliana (flat)
> Calabrese (large, flat)
> Coppa Large dry cured
> Cacciatore (sweet)
> Cacciatore (hot)
>
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> Site Web: www.cfia-acia.agr.ca
Keep the Faith ;-)
Rita
A.S.K. Inc. (Allergic Specific Kids Inc.)
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