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Public enquiries and media

Public enquiries: Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca

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Canada – Compliments brand Smoked Beef Pastrami recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on November 23, 2020 | Leave a comment

Recall details

Ottawa, November 22, 2020 – Levitts Foods (Canada) Inc. is recalling Compliments brand Smoked Beef Pastrami from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Recalled product

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Compliments	Smoked Beef Pastrami	175 g	0 68820 13360 5	BEST BEFORE 2020/DE/25 EST 48

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 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 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

Public enquiries and media

Company information: Levitts Foods (Canada) Inc.: Simon Larochelle, 514-367-1654

Public enquiries: Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca

Posted in CFIA, food contamination, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, microbial contamination

Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Alwatania brand Halva Extra recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on November 13, 2020 | Leave a comment

2020-10-15 – Alwatania brand Liquid Tahina recalled due to Salmonella

Alwatania - Halva Extra - 1 kg

Recall details

Ottawa, November 12, 2020 – The food recall warning issued on October 30, 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.

Migahid & Elsawi Co. Ltd. is recalling Alwatania brand Halva Extra from the marketplace due to Salmonella. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled product

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Alwatania	Halva Extra	1 kg	6 224007 246047	PRO : 20/05/2019 EXP : 19/05/2021

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.

Background

This recall was triggered by the CFIA’s inspection activities. 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.

2020-10-11 – Alwatania brand Liquid Tahina may be unsafe due to Salmonella

Product photos

Public enquiries and media

Public enquiries: Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca
Media relations: Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@canada.ca

Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Alwatania brand Halva Extra recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on November 1, 2020 | Leave a comment

Recall date:October 30, 2020Reason for recall:

Microbiological – Salmonella Hazard

classification:Class 2Company / Firm:Migahid & Elsawi Co. Ltd.Distribution:

OntarioExtent of the distribution:Consumer

Ottawa, October 30, 2020 – The food recall warning issued on October 15, 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.

Migahid & Elsawi Co. Ltd. is recalling Alwatania brand Halva Extra from the marketplace due to Salmonella. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Alwatania	Halva Extra	450 g	6 224007 246337	PRO : 20/05/2019 EXP : 19/05/2021

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.

Posted in CFIA, food contamination, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, microbial contamination, Microbiology, Salmonella

Canada – Food Recall Warning – Alwatania brand Liquid Tahina recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on October 16, 2020 | Leave a comment

Alwatania - Liquid Tahina - 18 kg - front

Recall details

Ottawa, October 15, 2020 – The food safety warning issued on October 11, 2020 has been updated to a food recall warning and includes additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Migahid & Elsawi Co. Ltd. is recalling Alwatania brand Liquid Tahina from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Alwatania (Arabic characters only)	Liquid Tahina	350 g	6 224007 246221	PRO : 20/05/2019 EXP : 19/05/2021
Alwatania (Arabic characters only)	Liquid Tahina	750 g	6 224007 246191	PRO : 20/05/2019 EXP : 19/05/2021
Alwatania	Liquid Tahina	18 kg	None	PRO : 20/05/2019 EXP : 19/05/2021

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

This warning was triggered by 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 products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

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

Canada imposes new import measures for romaine lettuce from U.S.

Posted on October 5, 2020 | Leave a comment

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In an effort to prevent future E. coli illnesses from romaine lettuce, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is imposing new import measures on shipments from parts of California where prior outbreaks originated.

Posted in CFIA, E.coli, food contamination, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, foodborne outbreak, foodbourne outbreak

Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Sunsprout brand Micro – Greens, Alfalfa recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on October 2, 2020 | Leave a comment

2020-09-22 – Sunsprout brand Micro – Greens, Alfalfa & Onion and Alfalfa & Radish recalled due to Salmonella

Sunsprout - Micro – Greens Alfalfa - 100 g

Recall details

Ottawa, October 1, 2020 – The Food Recall Warning issued on September 19, 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.

Sunsprout Natural Foods is recalling Sunsprout brand Micro – Greens, Alfalfa from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume and retailers, restaurants, and institutions should not sell or use the recalled product described below.

Recalled products

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Sunsprout	Micro – Greens Alfalfa	100 g	0 57621 13511 6	All best before dates up to and including BBOCT13

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 or establishment. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.

Background

This recall was triggered by findings by the CFIA during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. 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

Public Health Ontario is investigating an outbreak of human illness associated with consumption of these products.

2020-08-11 – Sunsprout brand Micro – Greens Alfalfa & Radish may be unsafe due to Salmonella

Posted in CFIA, food contamination, Food Hygiene, Food Illness, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Salmonella

Canada – Updated and Corrected Food Recall Warning – Provigo brand and Metro brand ground beef products recalled due to E. coli O157

Posted on September 29, 2020 | Leave a comment

Advisory details

Ottawa, September 28, 2020 – The food recall warning issued on September 27, 2020 has been updated to include additional product information. The food recall warning issued on September 27, 2020 has also been amended to correctly identify the affected products. The corrections for these products are marked by an asterisk (*). This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

JBS Food Canada ULC is recalling raw, fresh, lean ground beef due to possible E. coli O157 contamination. This product was further processed by other companies into raw ground beef products. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

The following products have been sold exclusively at Provigo Hull, 1 du Plateau, Gatineau, Quebec and Metro (Marché Kelly), 910 Maloney boulevard east, Gatineau, Quebec.

Recalled product

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Provigo	Medium ground beef club pack	Variable	Starts with 0 213026	All Best Before dates from 23.SE2020 up to and including 28.SE 2020 *
Provigo	Medium ground beef	Variable	Starts with 0 214117	All Best Before dates from 23.SE2020 up to and including 28.SE 2020
Provigo	Lean ground beef club pack	Variable	Starts with 0 217334	All Best Before dates from 23.SE2020 up to and including 28.SE 2020 *
Provigo	Lean ground beef	Variable	Starts with 0 217331	All Best Before dates from 23.SE2020 up to and including 28.SE 2020
Metro	Lean ground beef	Variable	Starts with 0 201020	All « pkgd on » dates from 24.SE 2020 up to and including 26.SE 2020
Metro	Lean ground beef fam. pack	Variable	Starts with 0 201710	All « pkgd on » dates from 24.SE 2020 up to and including 26.SE 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 E. coli O157 may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea. In severe cases of illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage. 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

Public enquiries and media

Public enquiries: Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca
Media relations: Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@canada.ca

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Canada – Érablière Godbout brand “Sauce spaghetti” recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on September 28, 2020 | Leave a comment

Recall details

Ottawa, September 27, 2020 – Érablière Godbout is recalling Érablière Godbout brand “Sauce spaghetti” from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled product

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Érablière Godbout	“Sauce spaghetti“	500 mL	None	All units where the label does not mention “Keep Refrigerated”
Érablière Godbout	“Sauce spaghetti“	1 L	None	All units where the label does not mention “Keep Refrigerated”

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 Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick.

Symptoms in adults can include facial paralysis or loss of facial expression, unreactive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, blurred or double vision, difficulty speaking or including slurred speech, and a change in sound of voice, including hoarseness.

Symptoms of foodborne botulism in children can include difficulty swallowing, slurred speech, generalized weakness and paralysis. In all cases, botulism does not cause a fever. 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

Posted in Bacteria, bacterial contamination, Bacterial Toxin, Biotoxin, CFIA, Clostridium botulinum, food contamination, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Microbiology Blog, Food Microbiology Testing, Food Pathogen, Food Poisoning, food recall, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Food Toxin

Canada – Picoudi brand microgreens recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on August 29, 2020 | Leave a comment

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Recall details

Ottawa, August 28, 2020 – Les Jardins Picoudi is recalling Picoudi brand microgreens from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

The ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec (MAPAQ) transmitted an alert to the news media concerning the affected products (in French only).

Product

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Picoudi	Organic Broccoli Microgreens	35 g	8 13526 00001 6	3 233
Picoudi	Organic Broccoli Microgreens	75 g	8 13526 00011 5	3 233
Picoudi	Organic Arugula Microgreens	35 g	8 13526 00006 1	3 233
Picoudi	Organic Arugula Microgreens	75 g	8 13526 00016 0	3 233
Picoudi	Organic Coriander Microgreens	35 g	8 13526 00005 4	3 233
Picoudi	Organic Coriander Microgreens	75 g	8 13526 00015 3	3 233

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

This recall was triggered by MAPAQ. A food safety investigation is being conducted. If other high-risk products are recalled, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (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.

Public enquiries and media

Public enquiries: Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca
Media relations: Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@canada.ca