Tag Archives: cfia

Canada – CFIA Chia Seed Recall Update – Salmonella

Posted on June 4, 2014 by | Leave a comment

CFIA Salmonella

The food recall warning issued on May 30, 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.

Industry is recalling various products containing sprouted chia seeds from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

The following products have been sold in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Quebec and through Internet sales.

 Recalled products

Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC
Intuitive Path SuperFoods Black Sprouted Chia Seeds Certified Organic 227 g Best Before: Dec 31/14, Jan 1/16, 05/16 None
Intuitive Path SuperFoods Black Sprouted Chia Seeds Certified Organic 454 g Best Before:Jan 1/16, 05/16 None
Harmonic Arts Botanical Dispensary Chia Seed Sprouted and Ground (Salvia hispanica) Organic 227 g 0290
BEST BEFORE
2016/05		 1 37101 61797 1
Harmonic Arts Botanical Dispensary Chia Seed Sprouted and Ground (Salvia hispanica) Organic 454 g 0290
BEST BEFORE
2016/05		 1 37101 62797 0
Naturallyorganic Organic sprouted chia seeds cold milled 250 g B1013SBC310 0 83747 00342 8

Leave a comment

Posted in Uncategorized

Tagged , , , ,

Canada- CFIA Recall – Salmonella in Chia Seeds

Posted on June 2, 2014 by | Leave a comment

CFIA CIFA

Advantage Health Matters and Back 2 the Garden are recalling various products containing sprouted chia seeds from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described in the link above

Leave a comment

Posted in Uncategorized

Tagged , ,

Canada – CFIA Recall – Smoked Fish Products – Clostridium botulinum

Posted on June 2, 2014 by | Leave a comment

CFIA CIFA

Ottawa, May 30, 2014 – Orr’s Fine Meats and Deli is recalling Smoked Fish from the marketplace because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

The following products have been sold from Orr’s Fine Meats and Deli in Parry Sound, Ontario.

Recalled products

Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC
None Smoked White Fish Variable (1 filet) All None
None Smoked Lake Trout Variable (1 filet) All None

Leave a comment

Posted in Uncategorized

Tagged , , , ,

Canada – Updated Recall – Veal and Beef – E.coli O157

Posted on May 14, 2014 by | Leave a comment

Food Poisoning Bulletin CIFA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Groupe Colabor are updating the recall of ground veal for E. coli O157:NM to include ground beef products. These products were identified during the CFIA’s food safety investigation. No illnesses have been reported to date.

The newly recalled products include Viandes Lauzon Extra Lean Ground Beef in 2 x 2.5 kg. packages. The code on the product is 30/04/14, and Item # 33345. Also recalled is Viandes Lauzon Lean Ground Beef in 2 x 2.5 kg packages, with code 30/04/14 and Item # 33355. Finally, Viandes Lauzon Medium Ground Beef is recalled, in 2 x 2.5 kg. packages. The Item number is 33318.

The products were sold in Quebec to hotel, restaurants, and institutions such as daycares and healthcare facilities. You can see photos of the product labels at the CFIA web site.

If you purchased this product, return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Foods contaminated with E. coli O157 bacteria will not look, taste, or smell spoiled. But this pathogenic bacteria can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, and watery and bloody diarrhea. Some who are sickened with this bacteria can develop hemolytic uremic syndrome and have permanent kidney damage.

Leave a comment

Posted in Uncategorized

Tagged , , , , ,

Canada- CFIA Recall – Black Peppercorns – Salmonella

Posted on April 7, 2014 by | Leave a comment

CFIA

Industry is recalling various products containing Organic Black Peppercorns from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described in the link above.

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

Leave a comment

Posted in Uncategorized

Tagged , ,

Canada -CFIA – Clostridium botulinum – Rice Porridge with Abalone

Posted on April 4, 2014 by | Leave a comment

CFIA CIFA

Korea Food Trading Ltd. is recalling Rice Porridge with Abalone from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Recalled products

Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC
N/A (Korean Characters Only) Rice Porridge with Abalone 288 g 2015-01-24 8 83298 61617 3
What you should do

Check to see if you have recalled product in your home. Recalled product should be thrown out or returned to the store where it was purchased.

Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, blurred or double vision, dry mouth, respiratory failure and paralysis. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Background

This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) inspection activities. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace

Leave a comment

Posted in Uncategorized

Tagged , , , ,

Canada- CFIA Updated Recall – Listeria monocytogenes – Cheese Products

Posted on April 2, 2014 by | Leave a comment

CFIA CIFA

The food recall warning issued on March 26, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation. The following products are being recalled because they were made from or contain shredded cheese products voluntarily recalled by Castle Cheese Inc. due to Listeria.

Industry is recalling Belich’s Market and Creekside Market brands Breakfast Wraps from the marketplace due to possible Listeria contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described in the linkm above.

Leave a comment

Posted in Bacteria, CFIA, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, Microbiology, Pathogen, Recall

Tagged , , , , ,

Canada – CFIA Recalls Listeria monocytogenes – Shreded Cheese – Fruit Blends

Posted on March 27, 2014 by | Leave a comment

CFIA CIFA

The food recall warning issued on March 17, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation. The following products are being recalled because they were made from or contain shredded cheese products voluntarily recalled by Castle Cheese Inc. due to Listeria.

Industry is recalling various shredded cheese, pasta, and salad products from the marketplace due to possible Listeria contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described in the link above.

CFIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning distributors, retailers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals and nursing homes not to sell or use the products described below due to possible Listeria contamination.

 Products

Brand Name Common Name Size Codes(s) on Product UPC
All Fruits LTD 7 Fruits Blend 5 L Best before 23 April 2014 8 31341 00901 4
All Fruits LTD 7 Fruits Blend 12 L Best before 23 April 2014 8 31341 00910 6
All Fruits LTD “Coupe hôpital“ 12 L Best before 23 April 2014 8 31341 00903 8
All Fruits LTD 7 Fruits Blend + Orange 12 L Best before 23 April 2014 8 31341 00801 7
Restaurant Maman Fournier 5 Fruits Blend 5 kg Best before 23 April 2014 None

Leave a comment

Posted in Bacteria, CFIA, Food Hygiene, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, Pathogen, Recall

Tagged , , , , ,

Canada – CFIA – Recalls – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on March 21, 2014 by | Leave a comment

CFIA CIFA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the products described below due to possible Listeria contamination.

The following products have been sold in British Columbia, and may have also been distributed in other provinces.

Products

Common NameSizeCodes(s) on ProductUPC

Choco-Coco4 oz (113 g)all6 34242 21007 3

Coconut4 oz (113 g)all6 34242 21001 1

Cookies ‘n’ Cream4 oz (113 g)all6 34242 60007 2

Granola4 oz (113 g)all6 34242 21006 6

Mango4 oz (113 g)all6 34242 21002 8

Lemon-Lime4 oz (113 g)all6 34242 61005 7

Pineapple4 oz (113 g)all6 34242 21003 5

Pistachio Almond4 oz (113 g)all6 34242 21004 2

Strawberry Creme4 oz (113 g)all6 34242 21005 9

“Manhattan Tropical”4 oz (113 g)all6 34242 21008 0

Brand Name
Helados La Tapatia Helados La Tapatia Helados La Tapatia Helados La Tapatia Helados La Tapatia Helados La Tapatia Helados La Tapatia Helados La Tapatia Helados La Tapatia Helados La Tapatia

 

Leave a comment

Posted in Uncategorized

Tagged ,

Canada – CFIA Recall Salad – Listeria monocytogenes

Posted on March 13, 2014 by | Leave a comment

CFIACIFA

Dole Fresh Vegetables Inc. is recalling Dole brand Italian Blend salad from the marketplace due to possible Listeria contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

The following product is known to have been distributed in Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick and may have been also been distributed in other provinces.

Recalled products

Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC
Dole Italian Blend Salad 10 oz. (283 g) Best Before: 14-MR-12 0 71430 00819 5

Leave a comment

Posted in Bacteria, CFIA, Food Hygiene, Food Illness, Food Inspections, Food Micro Blog, Food Microbiology, Food Safety, Food Safety Alert, Food Testing, Listeria, Listeria monocytogenes, Microbiology, Pathogen, Recall

Tagged , ,