On June 19, 2026, MAPAQ, in collaboration with the City of Montreal's Food Inspection Division and the company Marché Atlas (located at 4265 Jean-Talon Street East, in Saint-Léonard), advises the public not to consume Lean Minced Beef, as it is likely to contain Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC). The minced beef was offered for sale on June 4, 2026, and only at the establishment indicated above. It was packaged in a polystyrene tray covered with plastic film. It was sold refrigerated. The company is voluntarily recalling the product. They have agreed with the Ministry and the City of Montreal's Food Inspection Division to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. Anyone in possession of this product is advised not to consume it. It should be noted that properly cooking the meat destroys E. coli in all cases. Preparing cooked dishes, such as spaghetti sauce, shepherd's pie, or meat pie, requires a long cooking time and a sufficiently high temperature to kill bacteria. However, it is essential to avoid cross-contamination. After handling raw meat, surfaces and utensils must be cleaned, and hands must be washed thoroughly to prevent the transfer of bacteria to ready-to-eat foods. @ https://www.newswire.ca/fr/news-releases/mise-en-garde-a-la-population-avis-de-ne-pas-consommer-de-boeuf-hache-maigre-vendu-par-l-entreprise-marche-atlas-846398048.html
