The Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) announced a recall of lean ground beef that was packaged on July 8, 2026 and sold at the Marché Atlas grocery store located at 4265 Jean‑Talon Street East in Saint‑Leonard, Montreal. The recall targets the specific batch of ground beef that left the processing line on that date and was subsequently placed on the store’s shelves.
Consumers who purchased the product are advised to stop using it immediately and to return any unopened packages to the Marché Atlas location for a full refund. MAPAQ recommends that anyone who may have already prepared or consumed the meat should monitor their health and seek medical advice if they experience any symptoms associated with foodborne illness.
MAPAQ, the provincial authority responsible for food safety, issues product recalls when there is a potential health risk linked to a food item. The agency’s mandate includes monitoring food production, distribution and retail practices across Quebec to protect public health. When a risk is identified, MAPAQ works with retailers and producers to remove affected products from the market and to inform the public.
The Marché Atlas store at 4265 Jean‑Talon Street East is cooperating with MAPAQ to ensure that the recalled ground beef is promptly removed from its inventory. Store staff have been instructed to display notices at the entrance and to assist customers who may have purchased the product.
The recall underscores MAPAQ’s ongoing surveillance efforts and its commitment to acting swiftly when a possible contamination is detected. The ministry continues to evaluate the circumstances surrounding the July 8 packaging to determine the cause of the recall and to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Residents of Saint‑Leonard and the broader Montreal area are encouraged to stay informed through MAPAQ communications and to follow the recall instructions carefully to safeguard their health.