OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 10/01/12 -- Our customers' safety is paramount and it is imperative to take immediate preventative action to respond to this situation promptly, diligently, and in the best interest of our customers. We have a strong culture of food safety and we are taking every possible step to maintain our high standards for our customers' well-being.
The affected products - were NOT sold in our stores in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and British Columbia.
Giant Tiger Stores Limited reacted immediately and has complied with CFIA warnings. All affected products have been completely removed from the Giant Tiger stores in Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
SKU's removed/recalled are as follows:
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GT SKU Description UPC Best Before Dates
(October)
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627220 Vacuum Packed Beef Inside Round 221312000001 8, 10-14, 17-22, 24, 25
Steak
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627217 Vacuum Packed Beef Loin T-Bone 221232000006 6, 8, 10-12, 15, 18,
25, 27
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627218 Vacuum Packed Beef Loin Top 221212000002 25-27
Sirloin Steak
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627216 Vacuum Packed Beef Rib Steak 221112000003 3, 5
Bone in
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627238 Vacuum Packed Beef Round 221334000003 12, 14, 15, 19, 21, 22
Tenderized Steak
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627244 Vacuum Packed Beef Stew 221357000004 15
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627243 Vacuum Packed Beef Stir Fry 221327000003 8, 10-14, 17-22, 24, 25
Strips
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627221 Vacuum Packed Beef Striploin 221242000003 6, 24, 26
Grilling Steak
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576249 Vacuum Packed Eye of Round Roast 251321000006 12, 14, 15, 19, 21, 22
Boneless
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576237 Vacuum Packed Inside Round Roast 251311000009 8, 10-14, 17-22, 24, 25
Boneless
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576246 Vacuum Packed Outside Round 251340000001 15
Roast Boneless
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Giant Tiger will accept returns of any beef products if customers have a concern.
Consumption of food contaminated with E. coli may cause illness. Elderly, the very young, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. If you have any concerns, please seek medical advice.
For more information, consumers and industry can call the Canadian Food Inspection Agency at 1-800-442-2342.
About Giant Tiger:
Giant Tiger is the leading Canadian owned family discount store, providing on trend family fashions, groceries, and everyday needs at low prices that Canadians have come to love and expect. Established in 1961 in Ottawa's Byward Market, the privately held company has grown to over 200 locations across Canada and employs over 7,000 team members. The friendly local stores with the iconic yellow tiger logo are more than an affordable and convenient shopping experience for customers, they help bring communities together. Giant Tiger has a long-standing tradition of supporting surrounding communities. In 2011, Giant Tiger donated more than $2 million to more than 700 local associations across Canada. For more information about the company, please visit www.gianttiger.com or join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gianttiger or follow us on Twitter @GTboutique.
Giant Tiger has been a proud Canadian company since...... FOREVER!
Contacts:
For media inquiries contact:
Giant Tiger Stores Limited
Janie Aker
Manager, Special Events and Community Involvement
jaker@gianttiger.com
www.gianttiger.com
