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Canada – CFIA Recalls – Hommous- Listeria monocytogenes – Tomally Spread – Clostridium botulinum – Flax and Chia Seeds – Salmonella

Posted on September 29, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume and retailers, restaurants and institutions not to sell or use the product described in the link above due to Listeria monocytogenes. (Hommous)

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Fruits de Mer Madeleine Inc. is recalling Madeleine brand Tomalley Spread from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described in the link above.

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The food recall warning issued on September 11, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Advantage Health Matters is recalling Organic Traditions brand Sprouted Flax Seed Powder and Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed Powder from the marketplace due to Salmonella. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described in the link above.

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Canada – CFIA Updated Recall – Frozen pork spring rolls, pork buns and pork wontons sold in Alberta recalled due to E. coli O157:H7

Posted on September 11, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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The food recall warning issued on September 5, 2014 has been updated to include additional distribution information and selling dates. This additional information was identified during the outbreak investigation led by Alberta Health Services (AHS) and supported by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

Vinh Fat Food Products is recalling frozen pork spring rolls, pork buns and pork wontons from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

The following frozen pork products have been sold from Vinh Fat Food Products, 10630-97th Street, Edmonton, and may have also been sold by other retailers in Alberta.

Consumers who are unsure if they have the affected products are advised to check with their retailer.

Recalled products

Brand Name Common Name Size UPC Additional Info
— Pork Spring Rolls Variable None Affected Selling Dates
Between July 10, 2014 and September 8, 2014, inclusively
— Pork Buns Variable None Affected Selling Dates
Between July 10, 2014 and September 8, 2014, inclusively
— Pork Wontons Variable None Affected Selling Dates
Between July 10, 2014 and September 8, 2014, inclusively

 

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Canada – CFIA Recall – Smoked Prosciutto – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on August 28, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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The food recall warning issued on August 6, 2014 has been updated to include an additional product. The additional product was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Concord Premium Meats Ltd. is recalling Marc Angelo brand Smoked Prosciutto Speck, product of Italy, from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

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

 Recalled products

Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC
Marc Angelo Smoked Prosciutto Speck 100 g Best Before: 14 NO 02 6 27907 05740 3

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Canada – CFIA Recall Update – Stone Fruist Recall – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on August 2, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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The food recall warning issued on July 21, 2014 has been updated to include additional product code information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Industry is recalling Sweet 2 Eat brand fresh, whole peaches, plums, nectarines and pluots from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. These products were recalled by Wawona Packing Company of California. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described in the link above

Note that retail cartons may show the following brand names: Wawona, Sweet 2 Eat or Harvest Sweet. Stickers on individual fruit have the Sweet 2 Eat brand name.

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Canada – CFIA – Updated Recall – Staph Toxin in Cheese – Infant Formula – Possible Contamination

Posted on July 14, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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The food recall warning issued on July 4, 2014 has been updated to include additional products. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Fromagerie Le Détour (2003) Inc. is recalling Citadelle and Grey Owl cheese from the marketplace because they may contain the toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Also affected by this alert are th products listed in the link above which may have been sold in smaller packages, cut and wrapped by some retailers. Consumers are advised to contact the retailer to determine if they have the affected products.

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Walmart Canada Corporation and Mead Johnson Nutrition (Canada) Company are advising the public that some bottles of Enfamil A+ Ready-to-Feed Infant Formula have been found with the tamper-proof seal broken and blue tape applied in its place. These bottles were found to contain water and some formula residue instead of infant formula.

A total of three complaints have been reported in Brampton and Mississauga.

Walmart immediately removed the product from sale in a number of stores in the Halton and Peel regions of Toronto and did not find any additional product that had been altered

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Canada – Cheese Recall Update – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on July 9, 2014 by | Leave a comment

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The food recall warning issued on June 24, 2014 has been updated to include an additional product. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Unicer Foods Ltd. is recalling “Queijo de Mistura” Cheese, product of Portugal, from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described in the link above.

Some product packages may not bear a code. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected product are advised to contact their retailer.

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Cananda – Cheese Recall – Staphylococcus Toxin

Posted on July 6, 2014 by | Leave a comment

CFIA CIFA

The food recall warning issued on June 27, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Fromagerie Le Détour (2003) Inc. is recalling Sentinelle cheese from the marketplace because it may contain the toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Also affected by this alert is the above product which may have been sold in smaller packages, cut and wrapped by some retailers. Consumers are advised to contact the retailer to determine if they have the affected product.

Recalled products

Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC
Sentinelle Surface ripened soft cheese Various Lot # 04 None

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Canada – Cheese – Listeria – Chia Seeds – Salmonella – Tahina- Salmonella – Cheese – Staph Toxin

Posted on July 1, 2014 by | Leave a comment

I have been on annual leave so here is a summary from Canada.

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Unicer Foods Ltd. is recalling “Queijo de Vaca” Cheese, product of Portugal, from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination

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The food recall warning issued on June 13, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Advantage Health Matters is recalling Organic Traditions brand Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed Powder from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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The food recall warning issued on June 18, 2014 has been updated to include an additional product. The additional product was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Sesameco is recalling Al Koura brand Tahina Extra from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination

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The food recall warning issued on June 20, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Choices Markets is recalling Le Moutier Goat Cheese from the marketplace because it may contain the toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria.

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The food recall warning issued on June 26, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Fromagerie Le Détour (2003) Inc. is recalling Le Verdict d’Alexina and Grey Owl cheese from the marketplace because they may contain the toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria.

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Canada – More Chia Seed – Recalls – Salmonella

Posted on June 14, 2014 by | Leave a comment

CFIA CIFA

The food recall warning issued on June 12, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Dietary Express is recalling Dietary Express brand sprouted chia & flax seed powder from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described in the link above.

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The food recall warning issued on June 11, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is recalling Madegood brand Chia and Berries Fruit & Nut Bars from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described in the link above.

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Canada and USA – More Chia Seed Recalls and Issues

Posted on June 13, 2014 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Bulletin Salmonella

The Salmonella outbreak linked to chia powder has expanded to include 21 people in 12 states and a third strain of bacteria, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Two people have been hospitalized. In Canada, 34 cases of salmonellosis have also been linked to chia powder.

Recalls of chia powder products sold under the brand names Navitas, Green Smoothie Girl, Williams Sonoma, Organic Traditions, Back 2 the Garden and Pete’s Gluten Free have been issued in the U.S. and Canada. Check this site for posts with detailed information about recalled products.

If a chia powder product you have purchased is part of the recall, do not use it.

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The food recall warning issued on June 11, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Riverside Natural Foods Ltd. is recalling Madegood brand Chia and Berries Fruit & Nut Bars from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Products

Brand Name Common Name Size Codes(s) on Product UPC
Madegood Chia and Berries Fruit & Nut Bar 36 g Lot#: 1213
Lot#: 0114
Lot#: 0314		 6 87456 11103 2
Madegood Chia and Berries Raw Fruit & Nut Bar 12 x 36 g Lot#: 1213
Lot#: 0114
Lot#: 031		 6 87456 11303 6

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