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Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Freshpoint Foodservice brand red and jumbo onions grown by Thomson International Inc. and imported from the USA recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on August 7, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

2020-07-30 – Red onions imported from the USA by Sysco in Western Canada recalled due to Salmonella

Recall details

Ottawa, August 6, 2020 – The food recall warning issued on August 1, 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.

Freshpoint Foodservice is recalling Freshpoint Foodservice brand red and jumbo onions grown by Thomson International Inc., Bakersfield, California, and imported from the USA from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below or foods containing these raw onions. Retailers, distributors, manufacturers, and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals, and nursing homes should not serve, use, or sell the recalled products described below.

Ongoing investigation

See complete list of recalled products associated with this ongoing investigation.

Recalled product

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes	Additional information
Freshpoint Foodservice	Onion, Jumbo (yellow)	5 lb / 2.27 kg	None	345 122 to 345 214	All products sold from May 1, 2020 up to and including August 1, 2020 Product code 246010
Freshpoint Foodservice	Onion, Red	5 lb / 2.27 kg	None	345 122 to 345 214	All products sold from May 1, 2020 up to and including August 1, 2020 Product code 246154

Brand

Product

Size

UPC

Codes

Additional information

Freshpoint Foodservice

Onion, Jumbo (yellow)

5 lb / 2.27 kg

None

345 122 to 345 214

All products sold from May 1, 2020 up to and including August 1, 2020

Product code 246010

Freshpoint Foodservice

Onion, Red

5 lb / 2.27 kg

None

345 122 to 345 214

All products sold from May 1, 2020 up to and including August 1, 2020

Product code 246154

What you should do

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

Background

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

Illnesses

The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating an outbreak of human illness. Please refer to the Public Health Notice for further details on this active outbreak investigation.

Product photos

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Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Red, yellow, white, and sweet yellow onions grown by Thomson International Inc. and imported from the USA recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on August 3, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

Recall date:August 1, 2020

Reason for recall:Microbiological – Salmonella

Hazard classification:Class 1

Company / Firm:Industry

Distribution:Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Possibly National, Saskatchewan, Yukon

Extent of the distribution:Retail

Ottawa, August 1, 2020 – The food recall warning issued on July 30, 2020 has been updated to include additional distribution and product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Recalled product

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes	Additional information
El Competidor Imperial Fresh Onions 52 Tender Loving Care Thomson International Thomson International Premium Thomson Premium	Yellow Onions Red Onions White Onions Sweet Yellow Onions	All sizes including bulk	Variable	All products imported since May 1, 2020	Mesh Sack Carton Box

What you should do

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

Background

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

Illnesses

The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating an outbreak of human illness. Please refer to the Public Health Notice for further details on this active outbreak investigation.

Product photos

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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
Media relations: Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@canada.ca

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Canada – Food Recall Warning – Red onions imported from the USA by Sysco in Western Canada recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on July 31, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

Recall date:: July 31, 2020
Reason for recall:: Microbiological – Salmonella
Hazard classification:: Class 1
Company / Firm:: Sysco
Distribution:: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan
Extent of the distribution:: Consumer

Recall details

Ottawa, July 31, 2020 – Sysco is recalling red onions imported from the USA from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below or foods containing these raw red onions. Food service establishments, institutions, retailers, distributors and manufacturers should not serve, use, or sell the recalled products described below. These may also have been purchased from Sysco on-line or through various restaurant locations.

Sysco is recalling red onions in Western Canada through the following Sysco locations: Victoria, Vancouver, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Regina. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will continue its investigation into other possible importers and additional recalls may follow.

Recalled products

Brand	Product	Size	Codes	Additional information
IMPERIAL FRESH	Red Onions – Jumbo	10 lb.	Product code 8399925	All products imported since May 24, 2020
IMPERIAL FRESH	Red Onions – Jumbo	25 lb.	Product code 8313967	All products imported since May 24, 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, restaurant or institution. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased. If you are unsure of the identity of red onions in your possession, check with your place of purchase.

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 products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating an outbreak of human illness. Please refer to the Public Health Notice (https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/public-health-notices/2020/outbreak-salmonella-infections-under-investigation.html) for further details on this active outbreak investigation.

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 – Correction – Food Recall Warning – Fresh Express brand salad products recalled due to Cyclospora

Posted on June 30, 2020 by KSW | Leave a comment

Advisory details

Ottawa, June 29, 2020 – The food recall warning issued on June 28, 2020 has been amended to correctly identify the affected products. The corrections for these products are marked by an asterisk (*).

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 71279 30931 6*	All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number	All best before dates up to and including Jul 08*
Fresh Express	American	312 g	0 71279 24100 5*	All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number	All best before dates up to and including Jul 11*
Fresh Express	Chopped Kit Thai ‘N’ Cashews	332 g	0 71279 30925 5*	All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number	All best before dates up to and including Jul 11*
Fresh Express	Veggie Lover’s	312 g*	0 71279 28106 3*	All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number	All best before dates up to and including Jul 11*
Fresh Express	Chopped Kit Sunflower Crisp	315 g	0 71279 30933 0*	All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number	All best before dates up to and including Jul 11*
Fresh Express	Iceberg Garden	680 g	0 71279 10411 9*	All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number	All best before dates up to and including Jul 12*
Fresh Express	Iceberg Garden	340 g	0 71279 10302 0*	All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number	All best before dates up to and including Jul 12*
Fresh Express	Shreds Iceberg*	227 g*	0 71279 15101 4*	All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number	All best before dates up to and including Jul 12*
Fresh Express	Green & Crisp	312 g	0 71279 10813 1*	All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number	All best before dates up to and including Jul 12*
Fresh Express	Chopped Kit Asian	340 g	0 71279 30929 3*	All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number	All best before dates up to and including Jul 13*
Fresh Express	Chopped Kit Southwest	326 g	0 71279 30930 9*	All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number	All best before dates up to and including Jul 12*
Fresh Express	3 Colour Deli Cole Slaw*	397 g	0 71279 12302 8*	All packages bearing a lot code beginning with “Z177” or a lower number	All best before dates up to and including 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.

Food contaminated with Cyclospora may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. People infected with Cyclospora can experience a wide range of symptoms, including watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, and nausea. Some people do not get sick at all, while others suffer from a severe upset stomach. Few people get seriously ill.

Background

This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (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 in Canada.

Product photos

Public enquiries and media

Company information: Fresh Express
Consumer Service Centre: 1-866-709-8410
Media Inquiries: Barbara Hines 972-677-8127

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 – Food Recall Warning – Salad products recalled due to Cyclospora

Posted on June 29, 2020 by KSW | 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 by KSW | 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 by KSW | Leave a comment

CIFA

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 by KSW | 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 by KSW | 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.