Category Archives: CFIA

Canada – Recalls – Expanded Smoked Salmon – Listeria – Lobster – Clostridium Botulinum

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The public warning issued on April 3, 2013 has been expanded to include additional products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Previously identified products included in this recall can be found on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Central-Epicure Food Products Ltd. are warning the public not to consume the Central-Epicure brand Smoked Atlantic Salmon products described below because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Consumers who may have purchased Smoked Atlantic Salmon from these locations, and are unsure if they have the affected product, are advised to check with the store to determine if their product is being recalled.

These products are distributed in Ontario.

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

The manufacturer, Central-Epicure Food Products Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace.  The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

CFIA

The public warning issued on March 23, 2013 has been updated to include an additional product because this product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Previously identified products included in this recall can be found on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the bottled Lobster described below because it may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Toxins produced by these bacteria may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness.

This product has been distributed in New Brunswick and may have been distributed in other provinces.

The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

 

Canada – CIFA Recall – Hazelnuts – Salmonella

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Trophy Foods Inc. are warning the public not to consume Trophy brand Hazelnuts In Shell because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

This product has been distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and may have been distributed to other provinces.

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

The manufacturer, Trophy Foods Inc., Calgary, Alberta is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace.  The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

Canada – Expanded Recall – Salmon and Salmon Prodcuts – Listeria monocytogenes

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The public warning issued on March 22, 2013 has been expanded to include additional products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Previously identified products included in this recall can be found on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/recalls.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Central-Epicure Food Products Ltd. are warning the public not to consume the Central-Epicure brand Smoked Salmon products described below because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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

The manufacturer, Central-Epicure Food Products Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall

Canada – Food Alerts – Salmon – Listeria – Clam Stew – Boutulinum – Nut Butters – Salmonella

CFIA – The public warning issued on March 15, 2013 has been expanded to include additional products because the products may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the Bar Clams and Bar Clam Stew described below because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.  Toxins produced by these bacteria may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness.

CFIA – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume and retailers, restaurants and institutions not to sell or use the nut butters, peanuts, sugar or tahini described below because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella or other harmful bacteria.

These products have been distributed in Ontario and Quebec and may have been distributed in other provinces as well.

Consumers who cannot determine the original product identity are  advised to check with their retailer to determine if they have one of  the affected products.

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

CFIA – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Central-Epicure Food Products Ltd. are warning the public not to consume Central-Epicure brand Smoked Atlantic Salmon because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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

The manufacturer, Central-Epicure Food Products Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace.  The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

 

Canada – CFIA Recalls – Walnuts – Salmonella – Clams – Clostridium botulinum

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the walnuts described below because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected walnuts were sold in bulk from Produce Depot, 2446 Bank St., Ottawa ON between February 26 and March 15, 2013, inclusive.

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

CFIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and St. Thomas Fish Market are warning the public not to consume the Bar Clams described below because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.  Toxins produced by these bacteria may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness.

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

The manufacturer, St. Thomas Fish Market Inc., Saint-Thomas-De-Kent, New Brunswick, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace.

The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

 

Canada – Recall Artisan Wraps Italian Style Meats around Fresh Mozzarella – Listeria monocytogenes

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. are warning the public not to consume Formaggio brand Artisan Wraps Italian Style Meats around Fresh Mozzarella because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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

The Importer, Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd., Ottawa, Canada is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace.  The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

Canada – Recall Chocolate – Salmonella

CFIA

Health Hazard Alert – Certain Proti Diet High Protein Chocolate Dream Bar may contain Salmonella bacteria

Recall date:March 4, 2013

Reason for recall:Microbiological – Salmonella

Hazard classification:Class 2

Recalling Firm:Pro-Amino International Inc.

Distribution:Ontario, Quebec

Extent of the distribution:Retail

Canada – Recall – Gorgonzola Cheese – Listeria monocytogenes

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Updated Health Hazard Alert – Certain Mauri brand Gorgonzola may contain Listeria monocytogenes

Recall date: March 1, 2013

Reason for recall:Microbiological – Listeria

Hazard classification:Class 1

Recalling Firm:Arla Foods Incorporated

Distribution:Alberta, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec

Extent of the distribution:Retail

Canada – CFIA Recalls – Salmonella and Listeria in Pepperoni

CFIACIFA

Reference Number: 7859 Recalling Firm: PRODUITS ALIMENTAIRES ITALIENS MILANO INC. Date of Recall: 2/25/2013 Recall Classification: 1 Distribution : Ontario, Quebec Extent of the Product Distribution : Hotel/Restaurant/Institutional

Product List

Brand Name Common Name Size Codes(s) on Product UPC Reason for Recall:
NEW MILANO PEPPERONI AND MINI PEPPERONI 5 x 10 lb 2013 FEB 12 1 80019 00011 3 Microbiological – Listeria
NEW MILANO PEPPERONI AND MINI PEPPERONI 5 x 10 lb 2013 FEB 12 1 80019 00011 3 Microbiological – Salmonella

Canada – Further Tea Products Recalled – Salmonella

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Health Hazard Alert – Certain tea products may contain Salmonella bacteria

Recall date: February 24, 2013

Reason for recall: Microbiological – Salmonella

Hazard classification: Class 2

Distribution: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan

Extent of the distribution: Retail