Quebec , September 23, 2020 – MAPAQ, in collaboration with Les Vergers Hillspring, located at 1019, route 202, in Franklin , is warning the population not to consume the product indicated in the table below if they do not has not been kept in the freezer at all times since the time of purchase. This is because the product packaging does not include the required “Keep frozen until use” statement .
| Product name | Format | Targeted lot |
|---|---|---|
| “Maple and rum smoked salmon” | Variable weight | Units sold until September 22, 2020 |
The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until September 22, 2020 inclusively , and only at the establishment designated above. It was sold frozen. The product was packaged in a transparent bag and did not have a label.
The operator is voluntarily recalling the product in question. He agreed with MAPAQ to disseminate this warning as a precautionary measure. People who have this product in their possession and who have not kept it in the freezer at all times are advised not to consume it. They must either return the product to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away. Even if the affected product does not show signs of spoilage or a suspicious odor, consuming it may represent a health risk. It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of this food has been reported to MAPAQ so far.
