The Canadian Food Inspection Agency
(CFIA) has issued a food
recall warning for certain pork products due to possible E. coli
contamination. CFIA says that no one should consume, serve, or sell any raw
pork sold by V & T Meat and Food in Calgary or Hiep Thanh Trading in
Edmonton between July and September 2014.
Alberta Health Services has confirmed 153 cases of E. coli,
with at least 17 people hospitalized. CFIA is investigating and has yet to
confirm a definite link between the recalled pork products and this recent
outbreak. However, all E. coli outbreaks can be traced back to human or animal
feces. A recent post on MFA Canada’s blog reported poop
on meat is such a problem that health officials advise meat be thoroughly
cooked before consumption to reduce chances of E. coli contamination.
By choosing to leave animals off your plate, you can
eliminate your contact with potentially tainted meat and also help reduce
animal suffering. For delicious meal ideas and tips on making the transition,
check out ChooseVeg.ca.
