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TORONTO, Aug. 27 /CNW/ - Earlier today, I was asked by Premier Ernie Eves
to co-ordinate, on behalf of the Government of Ontario, an investigation into
issues arising from the recall of beef from Aylmer Meat Packers Inc. of
Aylmer, Ontario.
As part of this undertaking, I asked about the extent of all meat
produced at this facility. While there is no evidence that the extent of the
problem extended beyond beef, this facility also slaughters lamb, veal and
pork.
Let me stress that there is no reason to believe there is a health risk
with other meat, but we are advising consumers not to eat any products from
this company.
We will continue working with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to
determine whether any further precautionary steps are necessary.
I would like to assure the public that while less than one per cent of
Ontario's meat supply is processed at Aylmer Meat Packers Inc., we will do
everything possible to continue to share with consumers all available
information on all meats processed at the plant.
The investigation continues. Please check the Canadian Food Inspection
Agency web site at www.inspection.gc.ca for frequent updates on retail outlets
and further information on the recall as it becomes available.
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For further information: Bruce O'Neill, Ministry of Public Safety and Security, (416) 434-8807
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