Leadbetter Foods Inc. investigates potential contamination

ORILLIA, ON, Sept. 9 /CNW/ - Leadbetter Foods Inc. is informing the public that they have voluntarily recalled their Leadbetters Cowboy Beef Burgers (bearing the lot code 20169, indicated on the back of box) produced on July 16, 2010 and distributed in Ontario, in order to investigate the possibility of an E. coli 0157:H7 contamination. Although tests have thus far presented negative results for the contaminate, Leadbetter Foods Inc. wants to assure the consuming public that they are actively responding to the situation.

According to Philip Leadbetter, President, "Leadbetter Foods Inc. has an unwavering commitment to keeping their foods safe. We implement the highest food safety practices in our plant that go beyond the standard regulatory process for compliance established by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)."

Leadbetter Foods Inc. is committed to responding to any consumer concerns. Further information will be made available on the Leadbetter Foods Inc. website - www.cowboysteaks.com. Requests can also be directed through to [email protected] and will be responded to accordingly.

About Leadbetter Foods Inc.

Leadbetter Foods Inc. is a family-owned company based in Orillia, Ontario. The Leadbetter family has been in the meat packing business for over 80 years, servicing customers across Ontario and Canada. Leadbetter Foods Inc. specializes in high-end, read-to-cook, pre-seasoned and value-added products. All beef burgers are made with Federally inspected, Canadian graded, beef.

For further information: please contact Faye Clack Communications: Katherine Heydon, Account Director, 905.206.0577 ext. 243, [email protected]