Media Advisory: Giant Tiger Voluntarily Removes Further Beef Products Based on the Latest Expanded Xl Foods (Est. 38) Beef Product Recall

(firmenpresse) - 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:
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 or join us on Facebook at or follow us on Twitter (at)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
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