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Canada – Outbreak of Salmonella illnesses linked to raw turkey and raw chicken is over.

Posted on March 6, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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This is the final update for this outbreak investigation. The Public Health Agency of Canada collaborated with provincial and territorial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to raw turkey and raw chicken products. The investigation has been closed, however illnesses could still be reported because this Salmonella strain is present in some raw turkey and raw chicken products in the Canadian marketplace.

The Public Health Agency of Canada continues to remind Canadians to always handle raw turkey and raw chicken carefully, and to cook it thoroughly to prevent food-related illnesses like Salmonella. The Public Health Agency of Canada is not advising that consumers avoid eating properly cooked turkey or chicken products, nor is it advising retailers to stop selling raw turkey and raw chicken products.

The Public Health Agency of Canada collaborated with provincial and territorial public health partners, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella infections.

Based on the investigation findings, exposure to raw turkey and raw chicken products was identified as the likely source of the outbreak. Many of the individuals who became sick reported eating different types of turkey and chicken products before their illnesses occurred. A single common supplier of turkey and chicken products was not identified through the investigation. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency did not issue any food recall warnings related to this outbreak. The Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency shared investigative findings with representatives from the turkey and chicken industries.

The investigation has been closed, however illnesses could still be reported because this Salmonella strain is present in some raw turkey and raw chicken products in the Canadian marketplace. The Public Health Agency of Canada will continue to monitor reports of illnesses and will provide updates in the future if there is an increase in newly reported cases or new investigation information is identified.

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Canada – Updated Food Recall Warning – Various tuna products recalled due to histamine

Posted on March 2, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Recall details

Ottawa, February 28, 2020 – The food recall warning issued on February 25, 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.

Industry is recalling various tuna products from the marketplace due to elevated levels of histamine. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes Additional Information
Choices Markets Ahi Tuna Loin Steak Sashimi Grade – Previously Frozen Variable Starts with 0 245345 All units sold from October 9, 2019 up to and including October 23, 2019 Sold at Choices Market, 8683 10th Ave., Burnaby, BC
Choices Markets Ahi Tuna Loin Steak Sashimi Grade – Previously Frozen Variable Starts with 0 245345 All units sold from October 10, 2019 up to and including October 12, 2019 Sold at Choices Market, 3493 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC
Choices Markets Ahi Tuna Loin Steak Sashimi Grade – Previously Frozen Variable Starts with 0 245345 All units sold from October 26, 2019 up to and including November 9, 2019 Sold at Choices Market, 1888 West 57th Ave., Vancouver, BC
Choices Markets Ahi Tuna Loin Steak Frozen – Ocean Wise Variable Starts with 0 245516 All units sold from October 9, 2019 up to and including October 23, 2019 Sold at Choices Market, 8683 – 10th Ave., Burnaby, BC
Choices Markets Ahi Tuna Loin Steak Frozen – Ocean Wise Variable Starts with 0 245516 All units sold from October 10, 2019 up to and including October 12, 2019 Sold at Choices Market, 3493 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC
Choices Markets Ahi Tuna Loin Steak Frozen – Ocean Wise Variable Starts with 0 245516 All units sold from October 26, 2019 up to and including November 9, 2019 Sold at Choices Market, 1888 West 57th Ave., Vancouver, BC
IGA Ahi Tuna – Previously Frozen Variable Starts with 200840 All units sold from November 6, 2019 up to and including December 6, 2019 Sold at IGA, 1940 Kane Rd., Kelowna, BC
IGA Ahi Tuna – Previously Frozen Variable Starts with 200840 All units sold from September 28, 2019 up to and including December 17, 2019 Sold at IGA, 2286 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC
IGA Ahi Tuna – Previously Frozen Variable Starts with 200840 All units sold from November 26, 2019 up to and including January 13, 2020 Sold at IGA, 12887 Madeira Park Road, Madeira Park, BC
Save on Foods O/W Ahi Tuna Variable Starts with 226248 All units sold from September 18, 2019 up to and including February 28, 2020 Sold at Save on Foods locations in AB, BC, MB, SK, and YT

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 high levels of histamine may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Histamines are not destroyed by cooking. High levels of histamine in fish can cause an allergic-type reaction known as scombroid poisoning. Symptoms can include burning throat, diarrhea, dizziness, facial swelling, headache, vomiting and peppery taste in mouth.

Background

This recall was triggered by consumer complaints. 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 reactions associated with the consumption of these products. However, there were reported reactions associated with the products included in the Food Recall Warning on February 25, 2020.

Related recalls

2020-02-25 – Unomundo brand tuna loins and steaks recalled due to histamine

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  • Choices Markets - Ahi Tuna Loin Steak Sashimi Grade – Previously Frozen
  • Choices Markets - Ahi Tuna Loin Steak Frozen – Ocean Wise
  • IGA - Ahi Tuna – Previously Frozen
  • Save on Foods - O/W Ahi Tuna

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Canada – Certain Les Huîtres Cadoret – La Perle Noire brand #4 oysters recalled due to norovirus

Posted on March 2, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Recall details

Ottawa, March 1, 2020 – La Mer is recalling certain Les Huîtres Cadoret – La Perle Noire brand #4 oysters from the marketplace due to possible norovirus. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Recalled products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Les Huîtres Cadoret – La Perle Noire “Huitres speciales #4 Cadoret Perles Noires 24 CT – France“ 24 count 0 209656 067997 “Emballe le”
13.FE.20
Les Huîtres Cadoret – La Perle Noire “Huitres speciales #4 Cadoret Perles Noires 12 CT – France“ 12 count 0 209656 034996 “Emballe le”
13.FE.20

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.

People with norovirus illness usually develop symptoms of gastroenteritis within 24 to 48 hours, but symptoms can start as early as 12 hours after exposure. The illness often begins suddenly. Even after having the illness, you can still become re-infected by norovirus. The main symptoms of norovirus illness are diarrhea, vomiting (children usually experience more vomiting than adults), nausea and stomach cramps. Other symptoms may include low-grade fever, headache, chills, muscle aches and fatigue (a general sense of tiredness). Most people feel better within one or two days, with symptoms resolving on their own, and experience no long-term health effects. As with any illness causing diarrhea or vomiting, people who are ill should drink plenty of liquids to replace lost body fluids and prevent dehydration. In severe cases, patients may need to be hospitalized and given fluids intravenously.

Background

This recall was triggered by a consumer complaint. 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 reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

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  • Les Huîtres Cadoret – La Perle Noire - Huitres speciales #4 Cadoret Perles Noires 24 CT – France
  • Les Huîtres Cadoret – La Perle Noire - Huitres speciales #4 Cadoret Perles Noires 12 CT – France

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Canada – Certain Union Bay Seafood Ltd. brand Pacific Oysters recalled due to Norovirus

Posted on February 28, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Recall details

Ottawa, February 27, 2020 – Union Bay Seafood Ltd. is recalling certain Union Bay Seafood Ltd. brand Pacific Oysters from the marketplace due to possible norovirus. Consumers should not consume and distributors, retailers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals and nursing homes should not sell or use the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Union Bay Seafood Ltd. Pacific Oysters, Chef Creek Xsm 5 dozen None Harvest location: BC 14-8
Landfile: 1402060
Lot: W20200211
Harvest date: 10 Feb. 2020
Union Bay Seafood Ltd. Pacific Oysters, Cascadia Xsm 5 dozen None Harvest location: BC 14-8
Landfile: 1402060
Lot: W20200211
Harvest date: 10 Feb. 2020
Union Bay Seafood Ltd. Pacific Oysters, Royal Miyagi Xsm 5 dozen None Harvest location: BC 14-8
Landfile: 1402060
Lot: W20200211
Harvest date: 10 Feb. 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 or establishment. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.

People with norovirus illness usually develop symptoms of gastroenteritis within 24 to 48 hours, but symptoms can start as early as 12 hours after exposure. The illness often begins suddenly. Even after having the illness, you can still become re-infected by norovirus. The main symptoms of norovirus illness are diarrhea, vomiting (children usually experience more vomiting than adults), nausea and stomach cramps. Other symptoms may include low-grade fever, headache, chills, muscle aches and fatigue (a general sense of tiredness). Most people feel better within one or two days, with symptoms resolving on their own, and experience no long-term health effects. As with any illness causing diarrhea or vomiting, people who are ill should drink plenty of liquids to replace lost body fluids and prevent dehydration. In severe cases, patients may need to be hospitalized and given fluids intravenously.

Background

This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (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

There have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

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Canada – Food Recall Warning – Aqua Okeano brand and Aqua Okeano / Seven Baskets brand fish products recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria

Posted on February 27, 2020 by | Leave a comment
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Recall details

Ottawa, February 25, 2020 – Fresh 7 Baskets Limited is recalling Aqua Okeano brand and Aqua Okeano / Seven Baskets brand fish products from the marketplace because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled product

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Aqua Okeano Fish Ball with Cuttlefish 200 g 6 285048 270002 All best before dates up to and including 2021 AU 23
Aqua Okeano Fried Fish Ball 200 g 6 285048 270248 All best before dates up to and including 2021 AU 23
Aqua Okeano Handmade Fish Cake with Vegetable 300 g 6 285048 270484 All best before dates up to and including 2021 AU 23
Aqua Okeano White Fish Ball 200 g 6 285048 270316 All best before dates up to and including 2021 AU 23
Aqua Okeano / Seven Baskets Fish Ball with Cuttlefish 190 g 6 28504 82707 9 All best before dates up to and including 2021 AU 23
Aqua Okeano / Seven Baskets Fried Fish Ball 180 g 6 28504 82713 0 All best before dates up to and including 2021 AU 23
Aqua Okeano / Seven Baskets Handmade Fish Cake with Vegetable 270 g 6 28504 82751 2 All best before dates up to and including 2021 AU 23
Aqua Okeano / Seven Baskets White Fish Ball 180 g 6 28504 82711 6 All best before dates up to and including 2021 AU 23

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

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 products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

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

Related recalls

2020-02-24 – Aqua Okeano brand and Aqua Okeano / Seven Baskets brand fish products recalled due to undeclared egg

2020-02-07 – Aqua Okeano / Seven Baskets brand fish products recalled due to undeclared egg

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  • Aqua Okeano - Fish Ball with Cuttlefish
  • Aqua Okeano - Fish Ball with Cuttlefish (Nutrition Facts Table)
  • Aqua Okeano - Fried Fish Ball
  • Aqua Okeano - Fried Fish Ball (Nutrition Facts Table)
  • Aqua Okeano - Handmade Fish Cake with Vegetable
  • Aqua Okeano - Handmade Fish Cake with Vegetable (Nutrition Facts Table)
  • Aqua Okeano - White Fish Ball
  • Aqua Okeano - White Fish Ball (Nutrition Facts Table)
  • Aqua Okeano / Seven Baskets - Fish Ball with Cuttlefish
  • Aqua Okeano / Seven Baskets - Fish Ball with Cuttlefish (Nutrition Facts Table)
  • Aqua Okeano / Seven Baskets - Fried Fish Ball
  • Aqua Okeano / Seven Baskets - Fried Fish Ball (Nutrition Facts Table)
  • Aqua Okeano / Seven Baskets - Handmade Fish Cake with Vegetable
  • Aqua Okeano / Seven Baskets - Handmade Fish Cake with Vegetable (Nutrition Facts Table)
  • Aqua Okeano / Seven Baskets - White Fish Ball
  • Aqua Okeano / Seven Baskets - White Fish Ball (Nutrition Facts Table)

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Canada – Unomundo brand tuna loins and steaks recalled due to histamine

Posted on February 26, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Recall details

Ottawa, February 25, 2020 – Seven Seas Limited is recalling Unomundo brand tuna loins and steaks from the marketplace due to elevated levels of histamine. Consumers should not consume and retailers, restaurants and institutions should not sell or use the recalled products described below.

Recalled product

Brand Product Size UPC Codes Additional Information
Unomundo Tuna loin Variable None Lot # 59831 (the lot code appears only on the master case) This product may have been sold clerk-served from counters with or without a label or coding. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected product are advised to contact their retailer.
Unomundo Tuna steak Variable None Lot # 59831 (the lot code appears only on the master case) This product may have been sold clerk-served from counters with or without a label or coding. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected product are advised to contact their retailer.

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

Food contaminated with high levels of histamine may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Histamines are not destroyed by cooking. High levels of histamine in fish can cause an allergic-type reaction known as scombroid poisoning. Symptoms can include burning throat, diarrhea, dizziness, facial swelling, headache, vomiting and peppery taste in mouth.

Background

This recall was triggered by consumer complaints. 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 has been reported reactions associated with the consumption of these products.

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  • Unomundo - Tuna loin
  • Unomundo - Tuna loin in package

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Canada – Aqua Okeano brand and Aqua Okeano / Seven Baskets brand fish products recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on February 26, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Recall details

Ottawa, February 25, 2020 – Fresh 7 Baskets Limited is recalling Aqua Okeano brand and Aqua Okeano / Seven Baskets brand fish products from the marketplace because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled product

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Aqua Okeano Fish Ball with Cuttlefish 200 g 6 285048 270002 All best before dates up to and including 2021 AU 23
Aqua Okeano Fried Fish Ball 200 g 6 285048 270248 All best before dates up to and including 2021 AU 23
Aqua Okeano Handmade Fish Cake with Vegetable 300 g 6 285048 270484 All best before dates up to and including 2021 AU 23
Aqua Okeano White Fish Ball 200 g 6 285048 270316 All best before dates up to and including 2021 AU 23
Aqua Okeano / Seven Baskets Fish Ball with Cuttlefish 190 g 6 28504 82707 9 All best before dates up to and including 2021 AU 23
Aqua Okeano / Seven Baskets Fried Fish Ball 180 g 6 28504 82713 0 All best before dates up to and including 2021 AU 23
Aqua Okeano / Seven Baskets Handmade Fish Cake with Vegetable 270 g 6 28504 82751 2 All best before dates up to and including 2021 AU 23
Aqua Okeano / Seven Baskets White Fish Ball 180 g 6 28504 82711 6 All best before dates up to and including 2021 AU 23

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

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 products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

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

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Canada – Certain Sawmill Bay Shellfish brand Pacific Aquacultured Oysters recalled due to Norovirus

Posted on February 24, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Recall details

Ottawa, February 22, 2020 – Sawmill Bay Shellfish Co. Ltd. is recalling certain Sawmill Bay Shellfish brand Pacific Aquacultured Oysters from the marketplace due to norovirus. Consumers should not consume and distributors, retailers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals and nursing homes should not sell or use the recalled product described below.

Recalled product

Brand Product Size UPC Codes Additional Information
Sawmill Bay Shellfish Pacific Aquacultured Oysters By the dozen None Lots: 453 and 454 Sold only to hotels, restaurants and institutions
None Pacific Aquacultured Oysters Variable count None None – All units sold from February 12 to 19, 2020, inclusive Sold at Codfather’s Seafood Market, Kelowna BC

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.

People with norovirus illness usually develop symptoms of gastroenteritis within 24 to 48 hours, but symptoms can start as early as 12 hours after exposure. The illness often begins suddenly. Even after having the illness, you can still become re-infected by norovirus. The main symptoms of norovirus illness are diarrhea, vomiting (children usually experience more vomiting than adults), nausea and stomach cramps. Other symptoms may include low-grade fever, headache, chills, muscle aches and fatigue (a general sense of tiredness). Most people feel better within one or two days, with symptoms resolving on their own, and experience no long-term health effects. As with any illness causing diarrhea or vomiting, people who are ill should drink plenty of liquids to replace lost body fluids and prevent dehydration. In severe cases, patients may need to be hospitalized and given fluids intravenously.

Background

This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (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

There have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

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Canada -Fresh Sprouts brand Fresh Bean Sprouts recalled due to Salmonella

Posted on February 24, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Recall details

Ottawa, February 21, 2020 – Fresh Sprout International is recalling Fresh Sprouts brand Fresh Bean Sprouts from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Recalled product

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Fresh Sprouts Fresh Bean Sprouts 454 g 8 27468 00100 0 20/FEB/28

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 test results. 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 product from the marketplace.

Illnesses

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

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  • Fresh Sprouts – Fresh Bean Sprouts – 454 grams (front)
  • Fresh Sprouts – Fresh Bean Sprouts – 454 grams (back)

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Canada -Nuts ‘N More brand Peanut Spread (Plain) recalled due to Listeria species

Posted on February 11, 2020 by | Leave a comment

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Recall details

Ottawa, February 10, 2020 – Nutrition Excellence Canada is recalling Nuts ‘N More brand Peanut Spread (Plain) from the marketplace due to possible Listeria species contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Recalled products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Nuts ‘N More Peanut Spread (Plain) 454 g 6 09132 00242 7 LOT PB91
EXP 03/04/2021

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.

Food contaminated with Listeria species 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 a recall in another country. 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 product from the marketplace.

This product is being recalled by the Canadian importer as a result of actions taken by the American manufacturer, Nuts ‘N More LLC. This recall warning is being posted as a public service.

Illnesses

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

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  • Nuts 'N More - Peanut Spread (Plain)

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