QUEBEC CITY , June 30, 2023 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the company Olly Fresco’s , located at 625 Ste-Catherine Street West, in Montreal, is warning the public not to consume the product listed in the table below because this food may contain E.coli bacteria.
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Product name |
Format |
Expiration date |
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“HUMMUS” |
Unitary |
30JN23 |
The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until June 30, 2023 and only at the establishment designated above. It was packaged in clear plastic containers and sold chilled. The product label includes, in addition to its name, the mention “Olly Fresco’s”.
The operator is voluntarily recalling the product in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal to distribute this warning as a precautionary measure.
In addition, people who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away. Foods contaminated with E.coli bacteria do not necessarily have any visible spoilage or suspicious smell, but can still make you sick. The possible symptoms are as follows: nausea, vomiting, more or less acute abdominal cramps and diarrhea.
It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of this food has been reported to MAPAQ to date.
Additional information
The Ministry publishes various information documents concerning food safety. Interested persons can consult the Food
section of the Government of Quebec website. They also have the possibility of registering online to receive, by e-mail, the food recall press releases published by the Ministry. Finally, it is possible to follow “MAPAQfoods” on Twitter at the following address: www.twitter.com/MAPAQfoods
Hazard Classification: Class 1
Reference Number: 4761
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