Published May 8, 2024

TAYLOR CLARK – LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE  

SHAWVILLE – For the second time in just over a month, the Ministry of Agriculture (MAPAQ) has issued a warning for products from Abattoir les Viandes de Pontiac, which is now closed and has removed its online store and Facebook page.

The population is advised not to consume various cuts and ground beef products packaged between March 7 and 11 with traceability numbers 5827, 5828, and 5829. The warning also involved all cattle offal products packaged between March 7 and 11. Sheep carcasses between the same dates with the traceability number of 504765086 were listed as well.

In March, a similar warning was issued for ruminant stomach products from the abattoir.

Those with any of these products in their possession are advised not to consume and to throw away the meat even if the product does not show signs of spoilage or have a suspicious odour.

MAPAQ issued the warning as a precautionary measure. To date, no cases of illness associated with the consumption of these products have been reported.

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