OTTAWA - A public warning issued last week about possibly contaminated beef has been expanded to include additional stores and products.

The is warning the public not to consume the various beef products because these products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria.

These latest products covered by the recall are:

  • frozen diced oxtails sold at Paradise Halal Meat in Edmonton between June 12 and Aug, 2; 
  • value packs of boneless blade steak (PLU # 161);
  • cross rib steak (PLU #112); and
  • lean ground beef (PLU # 156) sold at Canora AG Foods of Canora, Sask, between June 12 and Aug. 2.

The affected products are being recalled as a result of the CFIA's investigation and traceback conducted on contaminated beef involving Ranchers Beef Ltd. of Balzac, Alta.

The affected products are likely no longer available for sale.

Consumers who may have previously purchased these products and still have them in their freezers, are advised not to consume these products. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.