IThe CFIA launched an investigation in September to look into possible E. coli contamination of some beef and veal products from three companies. (Bryan Eneas/CBC News)

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it has cancelled the licences of three companies tied to a massive meat recall that ensnared nearly 900 beef and veal products.

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The CFIA says in a statement it cancelled the Safe Food for Canadians licences of Ryding-Regency Meat Packers Ltd, as well as two others operating under St. Ann's Foods Inc.: Canadian Select Meats Inc. and The Beef Boutique Ltd.

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The agency says these companies are no longer able to slaughter food animals or prepare meat products, including to export or send to other provinces or territories.

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The CFIA says it made the decision after an investigation identified the licence holders provided false or misleading information to the agency about E. coli lab results.

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​The agency launched the investigation in September to look into possible E. coli contamination of some beef and veal products sold by the companies.

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A spokesman for Ryding-Regency did not immediately respond to a request for comment, while the publicly listed number for St. Ann's was not in service.

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The CFIA previously suspended the licences for all three holders in September while it conducted its investigation.