The below batches of K O’Connell Fishmongers Irish Smoked Salmon are being recalled due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.
Batch code
Pack size
Use by date
SS30523
150g, 375g, 500g and 1kg
25/11/2023
SS31323
150g, 375g, 500g and 1kg
1/12/2023
Nature Of Danger:
Symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection can include mild flu-like symptoms, or gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. In rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications. Some people are more vulnerable to Listeria monocytogenes infections, including pregnant women, babies, and people with weakened immune systems, including the elderly. The incubation period (time between initial infection and first symptoms appearing) is on average 3 weeks but can range between 3 and 70 days.
For Immediate Release, November 15, 2023 SOFIA PRODUCE, LLC, of Nogales, Arizona which does business under the name “Trufresh” (“Trufresh”) has expanded its recall of all sizes of fresh cantaloupes packaged in cardboard containers labeled with the “Malichita” label, to include the following additional sales order numbers distributed between October 16, 2023 and October 23, 2023 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The additional sales order numbers are: 128663, 128712, 128713, 128662, 128680, 225252, 225231, 419719, 419721, 419828, 419803, 612235, 612273.
Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
The Cantaloupes were distributed directly to the following States in the United States: Arizona, California. Maryland, New Jersey, Tennessee, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Texas, Florida and Canada. The Cantaloupes would have reached consumers through retail produce markets which may be located in states other than those listed above.
The Cantaloupes are packaged in cardboard containers bearing the “Malichita” Label (picture attached). The cantaloupes also have an individual PLU sticker placed upon each cantaloupe in the form of the attached picture. As shown in the picture, the PLU sticker has a top half which is white which has the word “Malichita” written in script in black letters. The bottom of the PLU sticker is black and has the number “4050” prominently displayed in white letters together with the words “Product of Mexico/produit du Mexique”. This label will identify individual Malichita cantaloupes purchased by consumers.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the subject cantaloupes, to date.
Trufresh is performing this recall after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has determined that additional cantaloupes have possible Salmonella contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s original recall of cantaloupes packaged with the same Malichita label and bearing the same PLU due to possible Salmonella contamination for cantaloupes sold to Fruits et Légumes Gaétan Bono. The updated Canadian Food inspection Agency Announcement can be found here: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/malichita-brand-cantaloupesrecalled-due-salmonellaExternal Link Disclaimer Trufresh’s investigation has revealed that the above-listed order numbers may have been associated with the cantaloupes sold to Fruits et Légumes Gaétan Bono.
Consumers should take the following actions:
Check to see if you have recalled products
Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased
Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the recalled product are advised to contact their retailer
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
Information for Buyers:
Trufresh is contacting each of the individual buyers under the foregoing orders to advise them of the recall. If the buyers associated with the above sales order numbers have not already been contacted by Trufresh, they should contact Trufresh at the number below.
Buyers associated with the above sales order numbers should remove any remaining product from their sales inventory.
The Buyers should then dispose of the product and retain their records of disposal.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled products may obtain additional information by contacting Rafael Roiz Tru Fresh’s representative Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time at (520) 394-7370.
QUEBEC CITY , Nov. 15, 2023 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the Sami company Fruits , located at 8200, 19 e Avenue, in Montreal, advises the population not to consume the products indicated in the table below, because these foods may have been contaminated by Salmonella bacteria .
Product name
Format
Target lot
CUT CANTALOUP
1L
Units sold until November 15, 2023
FRUIT PLATTER WITH CUT CANTALOUP
UNITARY
Units sold until November 15, 2023
The products which are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until November 15, 2023, and only at the establishment designated above. The products were packaged in plastic containers and sold refrigerated. The products did not have a label.
The operator is voluntarily recalling the products in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal to broadcast this warning as a precautionary measure. Additionally, people who have one of these products in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away. Even if the affected products do not show signs of spoilage or suspicious odor, their consumption may represent a health risk.
It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of these foods have been reported to MAPAQ to date.
In some of the inspected packages, mold colonies were present on the surface of the cheese under the intact packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.
Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection. The food did not have an expired minimum durability date.
There was mold visible to the naked eye on the surface of the product. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage. Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection.
The food had an unknown expiration date.
Quantity of the product in the package:
1.054 kg
Date of sample collection:
26/09/2023
Reference number:
23-000838-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.
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