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Company information: Fresh Express
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Canada – Food Recall Warning – Salad products recalled due to Cyclospora

Posted on June 29, 2020 | Leave a comment

Recall details

Ottawa, June 28, 2020 – Fresh Express is recalling Fresh Express brand salad products from the marketplace due to possible Cyclospora contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Production Code	Best Before Date
Fresh Express	Chopped Kit Chipotle Cheddar	323 g	0 71279306049 8	All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z 177” or a lower number	Jul 08
Fresh Express	American	312 g	0 71279241036 2	All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z 177” or a lower number	Jul 11
Fresh Express	Chopped Kit Thai ‘N’ Cashews	332 g	0 71279309255 0	All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z 177” or a lower number	Jul 11
Fresh Express	Veggie Lover’s	340 g	0 71279281063 6	All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z 177” or a lower number	Jul 11
Fresh Express	Chopped Kit Sunflower Crisp	315 g	0 71279309330 4	All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z 177” or a lower number	Jul 11
Fresh Express	Iceberg Garden	680 g	0 71279104119 2	All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z 177” or a lower number	Jul 12
Fresh Express	Iceberg Garden	340 g	0 71279103020 2	All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z 177” or a lower number	Jul 12
Fresh Express	SHREDS	226 g	0 71279151014 8	All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z 177” or a lower number	Jul 12
Fresh Express	Green & Crisp	312 g	0 71279108131 0	All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z 177” or a lower number	Jul 12
Fresh Express	Chopped Kit Asian	340 g	0 71279309293 2	All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z 177” or a lower number	Jul 13
Fresh Express	Chopped Kit Southwest	326 g	0 71279309309 0	All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z 177” or a lower number	Jul 12
Fresh Express	3 Color Deli Cole Slaw	397 g	0 71279123028 2	All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z 177” or a lower number	Jul 14

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Background

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

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Canada – Food Recall Warning (E. coli O157:H7) – Certain sweetened dried cranberries

Posted on June 21, 2020 | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning News

Recall date:: June 19, 2020
Purpose for recall:: Microbiological – E. coli O157:H7
Hazard classification:: Class 1
Firm / Agency:: Les Aliments Johnvince
Distribution:: Quebec
Extent of the distribution:: Client

Recall particulars

Ottawa, June 19, 2020 – Les Aliments Johnvince is recalling sure sweetened dried cranberries from {the marketplace} as a consequence of potential E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Customers mustn’t eat the recalled product described under.

Recalled product

Model	Product	Dimension	UPC	Codes	Extra data
None	Sweetened dried cranberries PLU 5176	Variable weights (plastic bag of roughly 300 g)	None	06472 06481 0648	This packaged product might have been bought with or with out codes from Might 28, 2020 as much as and together with June 8, 2020. Customers who’re uncertain if they’ve bought the affected product are suggested to contact their retailer.

What it is best to do

When you suppose you turned sick from consuming a recalled product, name your physician.

Verify to see you probably have the recalled product in your house. Recalled merchandise needs to be thrown out or returned to the shop the place they have been bought.

Meals contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 might not look or odor spoiled however can nonetheless make you sick. Signs can embrace nausea, vomiting, gentle to extreme belly cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea. In extreme circumstances of sickness, some folks might have seizures or strokes, want blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or stay with everlasting kidney injury. In extreme circumstances of sickness, folks might die.

Background

This recall was triggered by the corporate. The Canadian Meals Inspection Company (CFIA) is conducting a meals security investigation, which can result in the recall of different merchandise. If different high-risk merchandise are recalled, the CFIA will notify the general public by way of up to date Meals Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that business is eradicating the recalled product from {the marketplace}.

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Canada – Mini Smoked Farmer Sausage recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on June 16, 2020 | Leave a comment

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Recall details

Ottawa, June 15, 2020 – G. Brandt Meat Packers Ltd. is recalling Mini Smoked Farmer Sausage from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled product

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Brandt	Mini Smoked Farmer Sausage	0.450 kg	0 773321 204609	2046 Best Before 20JL08
Brandt	Mini Smoked Farmer Sausage	0.375 kg	0 773321 204500	2043 Best Before 20JL08
Brandt	Mini Smoked Farmer Sausage	Various weights	N/A	2045 Best Before 20JL08

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Canada – Sapsucker Tree Water and St. Francis Herb Coconut Oil Recalled

Posted on May 3, 2020 | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Two products are being recalled in Canada: one is Sapsucker Tree Water because the cans are swelling, and the other is St. Francis Herb Farm Coconut Oil. There are no reports of illness or adverse reactions with either of these recalled products, since both are non harmful recalls.

The first recall is for Sapsucker Organic Sparkling Tree Water. It is being recalled in Canada because the cans that contain the beverage are swelling. According to the recall notice, this is a microbiological – non harmful recall, for quality or spoilage. The recalling company is Lower Valley Beverage Company. The product was sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Quebec at the retail level.

The recalled products are Sapsucker The Original One – Organic Sparkling Tree Water sold in 355 ml containers. The UPC number on the product is 8 98171 00001 7. The best before date is 01/2021/06, and the code is HH:MM 017 (where HH:MM is the time stamp). Also recalled is the same product sold in 8 x 355 ml packages. The UPC number is 8 98171 00004 8, the best before date is 01/2021/06, and the Batch is SS-017.

The second recall is for St. Francis Herb Farm Organic Raw Virgin Coconut Oil, for mould. This product was sold in Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Saskatchewan at the retail level.

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Canada – Uncooked Crispy Chicken Fritters Recalled For Possible Salmonella

Posted on May 3, 2020 | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Bulletin

Ali-Pro Distributions is recalling Uncooked Crispy chicken fritters from the marketplace in Canada because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. No illnesses have been reproved to date in connection with this issue. The fritters were sold in Quebec at the retail level.

The recalled product has no brand name. It was prepared for Ali-Pro Distributions. The product is Uncooked Crispy chicken fritters cov, sold in 250 gram packages. There is no UPC number on the product. The lot codes on the product are: 190409, 190611, 190612, 190619, 190910, 190924, 191009, 191108, 191203, 200106, and 200129.

This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency tests results. The government is conducting a food safety investigation which may lead to the recall of more products. If this happens the notice will be posted on the CFIA web site. The government is also making sure that this recalled product is being removed from the marketplace.

Check your freezer carefully to see if you have these Uncooked Crispy chicken fritters in your home. If you do, throw it away in a sealed package inside a secure garbage can, or take it back to the place of purchase for a full refund.

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Canada – Uncooked Crispy chicken fritters recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on May 1, 2020 | Leave a comment

Recall details

Ottawa, April 30, 2020 – Ali-Pro Distributions is recalling Uncooked Crispy chicken fritters from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Recalled product

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
None – Prepared for: Ali-Pro distributions	Uncooked Crispy chicken fritters cov	250 g	None	Lots: 190409, 190611, 190612, 190619, 190910, 190924, 191009, 191108, 191203, 200106, 200129

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

Background

This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Product photos

Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Fromagerie Blackburn brand Le Mont-Jacob semi-soft cheese recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on April 16, 2020 | Leave a comment

2020-03-26 – Fromagerie Blackburn brand Le Napoléon – Firm Cheese recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Recall details

Ottawa, April 15, 2020 – The food recall warning issued on April 5, 2020 has been updated to include additional distribution information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Fromagerie Blackburn is recalling Fromagerie Blackburn brand Le Mont-Jacob semi-soft cheese from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Cheese wheels of Fromagerie Blackburn brand Le Mont-Jacob semi-soft cheese have been sold cut up and re-packaged. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected product are advised to contact their retailer.

Recalled product

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes	Lot
Fromagerie Blackburn	Le Mont-Jacob semi-soft cheese	130 g	6 28504 56408 0	Best Before 05JN20 16JN20 25JN20	20007 20020 20028
Fromagerie Blackburn	Le Mont-Jacob semi-soft cheese	Variable weight – cheese wheels	6 28504 56403 5	All products with a BBD up to and including 15JN20	20007, 20008, 20014, 20015, 20016, 20020, 20021, 20022, 20028, 20036, 20042, 20043, 20044, 20050
Fromagerie Blackburn	Le Mont-Jacob semi-soft cheese	Variable weight	Begins with 0 200007	All units sold up to and including April 5, 2020	None

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Background

This recall was triggered by the company. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Product photos

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Canada – Updated – Fromagerie Blackburn brand Le Mont-Jacob semi-soft cheese recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on April 6, 2020 | Leave a comment

Recall details

Ottawa, April 5, 2020 – The food recall warning issued on March 26, 2020 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Cheese wheels of Le Mont-Jacob semi-soft cheese have been sold cut up and re-packaged. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected product are advised to contact their retailer.

Recalled product

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes	Lot
Fromagerie Blackburn	Le Mont-Jacob semi-soft cheese	130 g	6 28504 56408 0	Best Before 05JN20 16JN20 25JN20	20007 20020 20028
Fromagerie Blackburn	Le Mont-Jacob semi-soft cheese	Variable weight – cheese wheels	6 28504 56403 5	All products with a BBD up to and including 15JN20	20007, 20008, 20014, 20015, 20016, 20020, 20021, 20022, 20028, 20036, 20042, 20043, 20044, 20050
Fromagerie Blackburn	Le Mont-Jacob semi-soft cheese	Variable weight	Begins with 0 200007	All units sold up to and including April 5, 2020	None

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Background

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Product photos

Canada -Food Recall Warning – Fromagerie Blackburn brand Le Napoléon – Firm Cheese recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on March 27, 2020 | Leave a comment

Recall details

Ottawa, March 26, 2020 – Fromagerie Blackburn is recalling Fromagerie Blackburn brand Le Napoléon – Firm Cheese from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected products are advised to contact their retailer.

Recalled product

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Fromagerie Blackburn	Le Napoléon – Firm Cheese	130 g	6 28504 56410 3	Best Before 10JL20 19087
Fromagerie Blackburn	Le Napoléon – Firm Cheese	Variable weight	Starts with 0 200015	All units sold up to and including March 26, 2020

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased. Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Background

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Product photos