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Public safety warning issued over bacteria in sausage

Customers of Polonia Sausage House are being warned not to consume certain meat products due to possible bacterial contamination, including E. coli 0157:H7, listeria, or other bacteria.
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Customers of Polonia Sausage House are being warned not to consume certain meat products due to possible bacterial contamination, including E. coli 0157:H7, listeria, or other bacteria.

According to Vancouver Coastal Health, inspectors discovered these products were not processed using a validated method consistent with food safety standards. No illnesses have been reported linked to these products, and the retailer has stopped selling the items and is fully cooperating, according to the press release.

Eight different sausage products have been recalled. The products were sold at Polonia Sausage House locations in Vancouver and Surrey between Aug. 1 and Nov. 2, 2018.

Store locations:

  • Vancouver Sausage 2434 E Hastings St, Vancouver
  • Vancouver Deli 4286 Fraser St, Vancouver
  • Surrey Bakery 14641 – 108th Ave, Surrey
  • Surrey Deli 14045 – 104th Ave, Surrey

The following Polonia Sausage House products, sold in various weights, are affected by this alert:

  • Cervelat Salami
  • Polish Salami
  • Ziger Salami
  • Hungarian Salami
  • Chorizo
  • Polish Smoked Sausage
  • Hot Hungarian
  • Gypsy Salami

Customers are being advised to either throw the products out or return them to the place of purchase.