XL Foods E. Coli Contamination Class Action Settlement

XL Foods Inc. has agreed to pay $4 million to settle allegations that beef products processed at a facility in Alberta, Canada resulted in a 2012 E. coli recall.

The XL Foods class action lawsuit accuses the company of negligence, specifically in the design and implementation of control, sampling and testing procedures. According to the complaint, XL Foods was also sloppy when it came to managing the product recall. 

E. coli typically shows symptoms within one to 10 days after exposure. Symptoms may include: severe stomach cramps, watery or bloody diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, headache, and little or no fever. Some people can develop more serious consequences, such as kidney failure, seizures and stroke.

The XL Foods beef class action seeks to reimburse Class Members for a full refund if they purchased the recalled beef and can show documentation to support their claim. All other individuals who consumed the recalled XL beef and cannot show proof of purchase will receive $25 CDN.
UPDATE: On May 9, 2019, Top Class Actions viewers started receivingchecks in the mailfrom the XL Foods E. coli contamination class action settlement, worth as much as $1,700.

Who’s Eligible

XL Foods class action lawsuit settlement Class Members include all individuals in Canada and the U.S. who: purchased recalled XL Beef (for private, non-commercial consumption) and suffered an economic loss; purchased unidentifiable beef (for private, non-commercial consumption) and suffered an economic loss; or consumed recalled XL Beef and suffered a physical illness or injury.

Potential Award

$25 CDN – Full Refund

XL Foods settlement Class Members who submit a proof of purchase will receive a full refund.

Class Members who file a Claim Form without a receipt will receive $25 CDN.

Proof of Purchase

N/A

Class Members without a receipt can still file a Claim Form in order to receive $25 CDN. Those individuals who are able to submit supporting documents along with their Claim Form will be able to receive a full refund.

Claim Form

CLICK HERE TO FILE A CLAIM »

Claim Form Deadline

08/17/2016

Case Name

Matthew Harrison et al. v. XL Foods Inc., Case No. 1203-14727 in the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, Edmonton

Final Hearing

09/23/2015

Settlement Website

www.XLBeefClassAction.com

Claims Administrator

XL Foods Class Action Global Settlement Administrator
c/o CAC Services Group
1601 Southcross Dr W
Burnsville, MN 55306
800-951-3201

info@cacservicesgroup.com

Class Counsel

SISKINDS LLP
JAMES H. BROWN AND ASSOCIATES
D’ARCY & DEACON LLP

Defense Counsel

Eric A. Dolden
Diana Dorey
DOLDEN WALLACE FOLICK LLP