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Quebec – Notice not to consume organic blue poppy seeds sold in bulk by the Vrac et Bio grocery store (Boulangerie Pain à Tartine inc.)

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QUEBEC CITY , April 21, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the Vrac grocery store et Bio (Boulangerie Pain à Tartine inc.), warns the public not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because this food may have been contaminated with Salmonella bacteria.

This warning stems from a Canadian Food Inspection Agency food recall involving Genesis Food brand organic Blue Poppy Seeds distributed at several establishments across Canada .

The product was offered at ambient temperature in the bulk product section of the establishment concerned. Some packages had a label showing the retailer’s information. Others may have been sold without a label.

Establishment

Product name

Format

Sale period

Bulk and organic groceries

(Bread a Tartine Bakery Inc.)

1273 Ontario Street

Montreal

ORGANIC BLUE POPPY SEEDS

Variable

Until April 12, 2022 inclusively

The company named in the table is voluntarily recalling the product in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal to issue 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.

Even if the product does not show signs of tampering or a suspicious odor, consumption of food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria can cause salmonellosis, a food-borne illness that can lead, in young children, to , the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, very serious infections. In healthy people, it can present with symptoms such as high fever, chills, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, or diarrhea, sometimes with blood in the stool. . However, no case of disease 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 them in the “Food Consumption” section of the MAPAQ website: www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca/consommation  . They also have the possibility of registering online, by visiting www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca/rappelsfoods  , 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:  4535

Source:
Media relations
Direction des communications
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Food
Tel. : 418 380-2100, extension 3512
www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

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Canada – Notice not to consume sliced ​​smoked ham manufactured and sold by the Boucherie de la Ferme de Ladurantaye – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on September 27, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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QUEBEC, Sept. 24, 2021 / CNW Telbec / – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Boucherie de la Ferme de Ladurantaye, located at 858, chemin des Pionniers Ouest, in Cap-Saint-Ignace , advise the population not to consume the product indicated in the table below, as this food is likely to contain the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes.

Product name

Format

Targeted lot

“SLICED SMOKED HAM – PORK”

Variable weight (± 200g)

Units marked:

 “Packaged on September 13”

“Packaged on Sept. 14”

or “packaged Sept. 15”

The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until September 23, 2021, at the butcher’s shop on the Farm and in a few establishments in the Chaudière-Appalaches region. The product was packaged in clear plastic packaging with a red and white background. It was offered chilled. The product label includes, in addition to its name, the mention “Ferme de Ladurantaye”.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the product in question. He agreed with MAPAQ to disseminate 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. Even if the affected product does not show any signs of spoilage or a suspicious odor, the consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteriacan cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness that can lead to high fever, severe headache, stiff neck or nausea. In this regard, pregnant women and their unborn children, the elderly, children and people with weakened immune systems are considered to be the most vulnerable. It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of this food has been reported to MAPAQ so far.

Sliced ​​smoked ham - pork (CNW Group / Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) 

Risk  classification : class 1

Reference number:  4411

Source:
Media relations
Communications
Department Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Food
Tel. : 418 380-2100, extension 3512
www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

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Canada – Notice not to consume minced meat sold by Boucherie La Supérieure – STEC E.coli

Posted on July 22, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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QUEBEC, July 21 2021 / CNW Telbec / – The Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Boucherie La Supérieure, located at 2888 avenue du Cosmodôme, in Laval , is warning the population not to not consume the products indicated in the table below, because analytical results show that these products are likely to contain the bacterium E. coli producing shigatoxins.

Product designation

Format

Packing date

“LEAN GROUND BEEF”

Variable weight

All formats

“JL.06.21”

“MID-LEAN GROUND BEEF”

“EX-LEAN GROUND BEEF”

“GROUND VEAL”

” MINCED PORK “

The products that are the subject of this alert were packaged on July 6, 2021 and have been offered for sale only at the establishment identified above. They were packaged in plastic bags or in black plastic trays covered with transparent plastic wrap. They were offered in a refrigerated state. The product label includes, in addition to their name, the words “Boucherie La Superieure”.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the products in question. He agreed with MAPAQ to disseminate this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have any of these products in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away.

It should be noted that proper cooking of meat destroys the E. coli bacteria   in all cases. Preparing ready-made meals, such as spaghetti sauce, shepherd’s pie, or meat pie, requires a fairly long cooking time and a temperature high enough to destroy the bacteria.

It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of these foods has been reported to MAPAQ so far.

Food contaminated with the shigatoxin- producing E. coli bacteria may not look or smell spoiled, but eating these foods can cause serious illness or death. They are manifested by diarrhea and abdominal pain, often accompanied by blood in the stool. These symptoms usually appear two to ten days after eating a contaminated food. Nausea, vomiting and sometimes fever can be associated with it. When these symptoms appear, it is strongly recommended to consult a doctor without delay. Most symptoms go away within five to ten days.

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Canada – Advice not to consume hummus made by the company Gourmet Végé – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on June 23, 2021 by | Leave a comment

MAPAQ

WARNING TO THE POPULATION

QUEBEC, June 22, 2021 / CNW Telbec / – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the Gourmet company Végé, located at 556 Meloche Avenue in Dorval , is warning the public not to consume the products indicated in the table below, as these foods are likely to contain the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes.

Product name

Format

Targeted lot

Expiration date

“ROASTED GARLIC HUMMUS”

240 g

180502

07JL21

“HUMMUS AVOCADO”

270500

16JL21

“CLASSIC HUMMUS”

010601

21JL21

The products that are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until June 22, 2021 inclusively, at several establishments in the province. They were packaged in clear plastic containers and sold refrigerated. The product label includes, in addition to their name, the mention “Vegetarian Gourmet”.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the products in question. He agreed with the MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal to disseminate this warning as a precautionary measure. It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of these foods has been reported to MAPAQ so far.

In addition, people who have any of these products in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away. Even if the products do not show any signs of spoilage or a suspicious odor, eating food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness, which can lead to high fever. , severe headache, stiff neck or nausea. In this regard, pregnant women and their unborn children, the elderly, children and people with weakened immune systems are considered to be the most vulnerable.

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Canada – Notice not to consume ground beef and pork sold by Fouquet Morel inc. – E.coli O157

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QUEBEC, June 14, 2021 / CNW Telbec / – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with Fouquet Morel Inc., located at 730, boulevard des Récollets, in Trois -Rivers, advise the population not to consume the products indicated in the table below, as these foods are likely to contain the bacterium E. coli O157.

Product name

Format

Packing date

Retention deadline

“Extra lean ground beef”

Variable

“Emb. : 2021JN07 “

N / A

“90% lean ground beef”

“Medium-lean ground beef 85%”

“Lean ground pork”

The products that are the subject of this advisory were packaged on June 7, 2021 and have been offered for sale only at the establishment identified above. They were packaged in trays of transparent plastic wrap. They were offered in a refrigerated state. The product label includes, in addition to their name, the words “Fouquet Morel – The real pleasures of the table”.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the products in question. He agreed with MAPAQ to disseminate this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have any of these products in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away.

It should be noted that proper cooking of meat destroys the E. coli O157 bacteria in all cases. Preparing ready-made meals, such as spaghetti sauce, shepherd’s pie, or meat pie, requires a fairly long cooking time and a temperature high enough to destroy the bacteria.

Food contaminated with E. coli O157 may not look or smell spoiled, but eating such foods can cause serious illness or death. They are manifested by diarrhea and abdominal pain, often accompanied by blood in the stool. These symptoms usually appear two to ten days after eating a contaminated food. Nausea, vomiting and sometimes fever can be associated with it. When these symptoms appear, it is strongly recommended to consult a doctor without delay. Most symptoms go away within five to ten days.

To date, it should be indicated that a case of illness has been reported to MAPAQ and that it could be associated with the consumption of this category of food.

.

Lean ground pork (CNW Group / Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) 

Extra Lean Ground Beef (CNW Group / Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) 

90% lean ground beef (CNW Group / Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) 

Medium-lean ground beef 85% (CNW Group / Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food) 

Risk  classification : class 1
Reference number:  4343

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Canada – Notice not to consume cold meats manufactured and sold by the company Charcuterie Transilvania – Salmonella

Posted on April 1, 2021 by | Leave a comment

MAPAQ

MAPAQ, in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the company Charcuterie Transilvania, located at 378, avenue Lafleur, in Montreal , is warning the population not to consume the products indicated in the table. below because these foods may contain Salmonella bacteria .

Product name Format Targeted lot
“Cioboi dulce (Csabai-sweet sausage)” In addition to this, you need to know more about it.

Variable

Units sold until March 31, 2021
“Toba (Cheese head of village style language)”

The products that are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until March 31, 2021 inclusively , at the establishment designated above as well as at the branch located at 806, boulevard Curé-Labelle, in Laval. The products were weighed and packed by an attendant at the request of customers. Products could be packaged in plastic bags, waxed paper, or styrofoam trays and covered with plastic film. The product label included the words “Charcuterie Transilvania”.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the products in question. He agreed with the MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal to disseminate this warning as a precautionary measure. It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of this food has been reported to MAPAQ to date.

People who have any of these products in their possession are therefore advised not to consume it. They must either return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away. Even if the product does not show any signs of spoilage or a suspicious odor, they are likely to be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria .

Consuming food contaminated with this bacteria can cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis can cause very serious infections. In healthy people, it can manifest with symptoms such as high fever, chills, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain, or diarrhea, sometimes with blood in the stomachs. stool. Symptoms usually appear 6 to 72 hours after eating a contaminated food or after contact with an animal carrying the bacteria. Symptoms usually last three to seven days.

Additional information

Media relations
Communications
Department Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Food
Tel. : 418 380-2100,
extension 3512 www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

Product (s)

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Canada – Undeclared presence of unpasteurized milk and raw milk in various cheeses sold by Les Gourmandises de Justin inc.

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MAPAQ

MAPAQ, in collaboration with Les Gourmandises de Justin inc., located at 856A avenue Taniata, in Lévis , is notifying people considered vulnerable (namely pregnant women, people whose immune system is weakened, children and the elderly) that the products indicated in the table below have been made from unpasteurized milk and raw milk, without the retailer having mentioned it on the label . The products were offered for sale without the retailer having affixed the prescribed endorsement. 

Product name Format Targeted lot
“Macpherson de L’Isle” In addition to this, you need to know more about it.

In addition to this, you need to know more about it.

Variable

Units sold until March 2, 2021
“Cure Quertier de L’Isle”
“Tomme de Grosse-Île”
“Chemin Hatley”
“Alfred the farmer”
“Elizabeth Blue”
“Le Riopelle de l’Isle”
“Le Louis d’Or”

The products that are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until March 2, 2021 inclusive , and only at the establishment designated above. They were wrapped in clear plastic wrap and sold refrigerated.

The retailer is voluntarily recalling the products in question. He agreed with MAPAQ to disseminate this warning as a precautionary measure. Also, people deemed vulnerable (previously designated) who have one of these products in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they bought it, use it in a ready-cooked meal that will be cooked until it reaches a safe cooking temperature of 74 ° C or else throw it out. It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of these foods has been reported to MAPAQ so far.

Additional information

Media relations
Communications
Department Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Food
Tel. : 418 380-2100, extension 3512
www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

Examples of products

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Canada – Notice not to consume minced meat sold by Supermarché Perrier et Martel inc. (Metro Plus) – STEC E.coli

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MAPAQ

MAPAQ, in collaboration with Supermarché Perrier et Martel inc. (Metro Plus), located at 6155, boulevard Arthur-Sauvé, in Laval , is warning the population not to consume the products indicated in the table below, as these foods are likely to contain the bacterium E. coli which produces shigatoxins .

Product name Formats Targeted lot
“Lean ground grain veal. “
Variable weight
All formats

Units sold bearing the following packaging date: 2021FE15
“Lean ax pork”
“Minced beef / pork / veal”

The products that are the subject of this advisory were only offered for sale on February 15, 2021 , and only at the location identified above. They were placed on a polystyrene tray and covered with plastic wrap. They were sold refrigerated.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the products in question. He agreed with MAPAQ to disseminate this warning as a precautionary measure. People who have any of these products in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away.

It should be noted that proper cooking of meat destroys the E. coli bacteria in all cases. Preparing ready-made meals, such as spaghetti sauce, shepherd’s pie, or meat pie, requires a fairly long cooking time and a temperature high enough to destroy the bacteria.

It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of these foods has been reported to MAPAQ so far.

Food contaminated with the shigatoxin- producing E. coli bacteria may not look or smell spoiled, but eating these foods can cause serious illness or death. They are manifested by diarrhea and abdominal pain, often accompanied by blood in the stool. These symptoms usually appear two to ten days after eating a contaminated food. Nausea, vomiting and sometimes fever can be associated with it. When these symptoms appear, it is strongly recommended to consult a doctor without delay. Most symptoms go away within five to ten days.

Additional information

Media relations
Communications
Department Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Food
Tel. : 418 380-2100, extension 3512
www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

Product labels

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Canada – Notice not to consume smoked salmon sold by Dépanneur Alescio inc.

Posted on February 25, 2021 by | Leave a comment

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Quebec

 , February 24, 2021 – MAPAQ, in collaboration with Dépanneur Alescio inc., located at 1607, avenue Van Horne, in Montreal , is warning the population not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because it has not been packaged in such a way as to ensure its safety . 

Product name Format Targeted lot
“Smoked salmon” 75 g Units sold until February 24, 2021

The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until February 24, 2021 inclusive , and only at the establishment designated above. It was presented on a silver cardboard covered with clear plastic wrap. It was sold refrigerated. The product label read “Dépaneur Alescio inc. “.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the product in question. He agreed with MAPAQ to disseminate this warning as a precautionary measure. 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. Even if the affected product does not show any signs of spoilage or a suspicious odor, its consumption may represent a risk to health. It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of this food has been reported to MAPAQ so far.

Additional information

Media relations
Communications
Department Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Food
Tel. : 418 380-2100, extension 3512
www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

Product (s)

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Canada – Notice not to consume salmon packaged in glass jars, manufactured and sold by the company Poissonnerie de l’Île

Posted on February 22, 2021 by | Leave a comment

MAPAQ

The MAPAQ, in collaboration with the company Poissonnerie de l’Île, located at 224, boulevard Perron Est, in Saint-Siméon , is warning the population not to consume the product indicated in the table below. below, because it was not prepared and packaged in such a way as to ensure its safety . 

Product name Format Targeted lot
“Canned salmon in a jar”
250 ml
500 ml
 Units sold until February 18, 2021

The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until February 18, 2021 inclusively , and only at the establishment designated above. The product was packaged in mason-type glass jars and sold at room temperature.

The operator is voluntarily recalling the product in question. He agreed with MAPAQ to disseminate this warning as a precautionary measure. Persons who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must either return it to the establishment where they bought it or throw it away. Even if the affected product does not show any signs of spoilage or a suspicious odor, consuming it may represent a risk to health. It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of this food has been reported to MAPAQ so far.

Additional information

Media relations
Communications
Department Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Food
Tel. : 418 380-2100, extension 3512
www.mapaq.gouv.qc.ca

Product (s)

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