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Canada – CFIA Recalls – Gorgonzola – Listeria – Seasame Paste – Salmonella

Posted on February 26, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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

Recall date: February 25, 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: Consumer

Health Hazard Alert – Certain Clic brand Sesame Paste Tahina may contain Salmonella bacteria

Recall date: February 25, 2013

Reason for recall: Microbiological – Salmonella

Hazard classification: Class 2

Recalling Firm: Clic International Inc.

Distribution: National

Extent of the distribution: Consumer

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Canada – CFIA – Recall – Organic Herbal Tea – Salmonella

Posted on February 24, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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Health Hazard Alert – Certain TEGA brand ORGANIC LEMON HIBISCUS GREEN ROOIBOS HERBAL TEA may contain Salmonella bacteria

Recall date:
February 23, 2013

Reason for recall:
Microbiological – Salmonella

Hazard classification:
Class 2

Recalling Firm:
Nu-Tea Company Ltd.

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

Extent of the distribution:
Consumer

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Canada – Recall Frozen Burgers E.coli O157

Posted on February 21, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Canada Safeway Limited are   warning the public not to consume The Gourmet Meat Shoppe and The Butcher’s Cut brands of Frozen Beef  Burgers described below because these products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria.

The following products are affected by this Alert:

               Brand                Product                Size UPC                Code
               The Gourmet                Meat Shoppe Big & Juicy Burger                1.13 kg                0 58200 10650 3                BEST BEFORE                              2013 AU 14 EST 752
               The Gourmet                Meat Shoppe Prime Rib Burger                907 g                0 58200 10733 3                BEST BEFORE                              2013 AU 14 EST 752
               The Butcher’s Cut                Pure Beef Patties                               10 Patties                1.13 kg                0 58200 21604 2                BEST BEFORE                              2013 AU 14 EST 752
               The Butcher’s Cut                Pure Beef Patties                               20 Patties                2.27 kg                0 58200 21592 2                BEST BEFORE                              2013 AU 14 EST 752
               The Butcher’s Cut                Pure Beef Patties                               40 Patties                4.45 kg                0 58200 21594 6                BEST BEFORE                              2013 AU 14 EST 752

These products have been distributed in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia and  Northwest Territories. Canada Safeway Limited, Calgary, Alberta, is voluntarily recalling the affected  products from the marketplace. The CFIA is  monitoring the effectiveness of the recall. This recall is the result of E. coli O157:H7 product testing by the CFIA related to an ongoing outbreak investigation. The CFIA is currently conducting a food safety         investigation at the producing facility to determine if any additional products may be affected.

Food contaminated with E. coli  O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria may cause serious         and potentially life-threatening illnesses. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhoea. Some  people may have seizures or strokes and some may need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis. Others may live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.     For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Canada Safeway Limited at (403) 730-3511;

CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.         Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

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Canada – CFIA Recall Hummous – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on February 8, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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Reference Number: 7796 Recalling Firm: GNG FOOD SERVICE INC. Date of Recall: 2/5/2013 Recall Classification: 1 Distribution : Ontario Extent of the Product Distribution : Hotel/Restaurant/Institutional

Product List

Brand Name Common Name Size Codes(s) on Product UPC Reason for Recall:
GNG FOOD SERVICE INC. HUMMOUS 5 kg Production Date: 20 January, 2013   Expiry Date: 04 February, 2013; Production Date: 24 January, 2013  Expiry Date: 08 February, 2013; Production Date: 28 January, 2013  Expiry Date: 12 February, 2013 None / Aucun Microbiological – Listeria
GNG FOOD SERVICE INC. HUMMOUS 11 kg Production Date: 20 January, 2013   Expiry Date: 04 February, 2013; Production Date: 24 January, 2013  Expiry Date: 08 February, 2013; Production Date: 28 January, 2013  Expiry Date: 12 February, 2013 None / Aucun Microbiological – Listeria

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Canada – CFIA – Recall Spouted Seeds – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on January 29, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Canada Safeway Limited are   warning the public not to consume the LifeForce Foods brand Sprouts described below because they may be  contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

All codes of the following LifeForce Foods brand sprouts, product of USA,   packaged in plastic clamshell containers of 85 grams, are affected by this alert:

               Product UPC
               Brocco Sprouts                8 51042 00400 2
               Spicy sprouts                8 51042 00401 9
               Alfalfa sprouts                8 51042 00402 6

These products have been distributed through Canada Safeway stores in British Columbia only.

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

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Canada – More Recalls Lettuce – E.coli O157

Posted on January 15, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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Reference Number: 7688
Recalling Firm: FRESHPOINT TORONTO
Date of Recall: 1/13/2013
Recall Classification: 1
Distribution : New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec
Extent of the Product Distribution : Hotel/Restaurant/Institutional

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Canada – Recall Prime Rib Beef Burgers E.coli O157

Posted on December 17, 2012 by | Leave a comment

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Cardinal Meat Specialists Ltd. are warning the public not to consume the Cardinal Select brand Prime Rib Beef Burgers described below because this product may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria.

The affected product, Cardinal brand Prime Rib Beef Burgers, is sold in 1.13 kg packages bearing UPC 0 63351 01561 1. The affected product bears the code BEST BEFORE 2013 JL 31 EST 752.

This product has been distributed nationally.

This recall is the result of an ongoing food safety investigation being conducted at Cardinal Meat Specialists Ltd. This investigation was initiated as a result of recent product testing associated with an outbreak investigation. There may be recalls of additional products as the investigation at this facility continues.

Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria may cause serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhoea. Some people may have seizures or strokes and some may need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis. Others may live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

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Canada – Expanded Recall Beef Burger Products E.coli O157

Posted on December 14, 2012 by | Leave a comment

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The public warning issued on December 12, 2013 has been updated to include additional products.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Loblaw Companies Ltd. are warning the public not to consume the Butcher’s Choice Hickory Barbecue Beef Burgers described below because these products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria.

The following products are affected by this recall:

Product Best Before Code UPC
Butchers Choice Hickory Barbecue Beef Burgers 2013 FE 10 EST 752 0 60383 89364 4
Butchers Choice Hickory Barbecue Beef Burgers 2013 FE 01 EST 752 0 60383 89364 4

These products have been distributed nationally.

This recall is the result of E. coliO157:H7 product testing by the CFIA related to an ongoing outbreak investigation. The CFIA is currently testing additional products collected from across the country. The recall may be further updated to include other codes or products as test results are received. In addition, the CFIAis conducting an investigation at the producing facility, which could lead to the recall of more products.

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Canada – Recall Beef Peppercron Steak – E.coli O157

Posted on December 13, 2012 by | Leave a comment

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he Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Loblaw Companies Ltd. are warning the public not to consume certain Butcher’s Choice Garlic Peppercorn Beef Burgers because this product may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

The affected product, Butcher’s Choice Garlic Peppercorn Beef Burgers, is sold frozen in 1.13 kg packages bearing UPC0 60383 89363 7. The affected product bears the code BEST BEFORE 2013 MR 03 EST 752.

This product has been distributed nationally.

This recall is the result of an ongoing investigation into a number of E. coli O157:H7 related illnesses in Canada. The CFIA is currently testing additional products collected from across the country. The recall may be expanded to include other codes or products as test results are received.

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Canada – More Nuts Recalled – Salmonella

Posted on December 12, 2012 by | Leave a comment

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the Golden Boy brand Inshell Mixed Nuts described below because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product, Golden Boy brand Inshell Mixed Nuts are sold in 1.36 kg (3 lb) mesh bags bearing UPC0 4684 10948 0.

This product has been distributed nationally.

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

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