Health officials have issued a national recall for beef burgers sold under the No Name brand due to a possible E.coli contamination.
The frozen burgers are being pulled from shelves after E.coli “O157:H7,” a serotype that can cause kidney damage, was found in test results from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
The recalled product contains 12 uncooked burgers with a UPC code of 0 60383 37333 7 and an expiry date of May 5, 2026, the CFIA said in a recall notice.
The government agency is asking Canadians to throw out or return the product, as food contaminated with E.coli can make consumers sick, even if it appears unspoiled.
Symptoms of E.coli poisoning include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and diarrhea, the CFIA warned.
“In severe cases of illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage,” the agency said.
The recall has triggered a Class 1 designation, meaning there is a “high risk” that eating the spoiled food can cause serious health problems or death.
Currently, there are no reported illnesses associated with the recall, according to the CFIA.
