CFIA/Updated Health Hazard Alert: Certain Bulk, In-Shell Ennis Variety Filberts (Hazelnuts) May Contain Salmonella Bacteria
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 12/05/12 -- The has been updated to include additional bulk filberts (hazelnuts).
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Loblaw Companies Ltd. are warning the public not to consume the in-shell filberts (hazelnuts) described below because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The affected product, Ennis variety filberts (hazelnuts), product of USA, was sold from bulk bins up to and including December 4, 2012.
This product was distributed through Loblaw banners as follows:
Ontario - Cash & Carry, Real Canadian Wholesale Club, Fortinos, No Frills
Quebec - Loblaws, Maxi & Cie, Maxi, Provigo
Newfoundland and Labrador - Dominion
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
The retailer, Loblaw Companies Ltd., Brampton, ON, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:
Loblaw Customer Relations at 1-800-296-2332 or ;
CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).
For information on Salmonella, visit the Food Facts web page at:
For information on all food recalls, visit the CFIA's Food Recall Report at:
To find out more about receiving recalls by e-mail, and other food safety facts, visit: . Food and consumer product recalls are also available at .
Contacts:
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600
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