The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a nationwide recall of No Name brand frozen beef burgers because of possible contamination with E. coli O157:H7, a harmful strain of bacteria that can cause serious illness.
The recall was announced on January 12, 2026, after CFIA testing suggested the bacteria may be present in the product.
The recall applies to 1.36-kilogram packages of No Name beef burgers bearing the UPC 0 60383 37333 7 and a best before date of May 5, 2026. CFIA says the product has been distributed across Canada and should not be consumed, cooked, served, sold, or shared. Instead, consumers should throw the affected product out or return it to the location where it was purchased.
Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled, but it can still make people sick. Common symptoms include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps, and watery to bloody diarrhea. In severe cases, exposure can lead to serious complications, including seizures or kidney damage. Health officials advise anyone who believes they have become ill after consuming the recalled product to contact a health care provider.
So far, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall, but CFIA says its investigation continues and could lead to additional food safety actions. The agency is also verifying that retailers and distributors are removing the recalled burgers from shelves.
Consumers can sign up for recall notifications from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency by email and are encouraged to check their freezers for the affected product to ensure safety.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)
