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Various poppy seeds recalled due to Salmonella
Brand(s)
Summary
Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute the recalled products
Affected products
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | Poppy Seeds | 300 g | 6 28384 90432 7 | Lot # 112033113-07 12/16 | Sold at: Oak Manor Organic, 756907 Oxford County Road #5, Tavistock (Ontario) |
| None | Organic Poppy Seeds | Variable | None | All packages sold from May 21, 2021 to April 13, 2022 inclusively | Sold at: Sunnyside Natural Market, 338 - 10th Street NW, Unit 10, Calgary (Alberta) |
| Moulin Abénakis | Organic Poppy Seeds | 400 g | 0 67486 10904 7 | All lots starting with 20 or 21 | Sold in Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories |
| Grainworks | Organic Poppy Seeds | 500 g | 6 27544 10863 6 | Lot # 7788-08 | Sold in Alberta and British Columbia and online |
| Grainworks | Organic Poppy Seeds | 1.5 kg | 6 27544 10864 3 | Lot # 7788-08 | Sold in Alberta and British Columbia and online |
| Grainworks | Organic Poppy Seeds | 11.34 kg | 6 27544 10862 9 | Lot # 7788-08 | Sold in Alberta and British Columbia and online |
Issue
Industry is recalling various poppy seeds from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.
The recalled products have been sold as indicated in the table.
What you should do
- If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor
- Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home
- Do not consume the recalled products
- Do not serve, use, sell, or distribute the recalled products
- Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased
Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
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Additional information
Background
This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's inspection activities.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
What is being done
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (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 the recalled products from the marketplace.
Details
Oak Manor Organic, Sunnyside Natural Market, Distribution Horizon Nature, Grainworks Inc.
History
Media and public enquiries
Public enquiries
Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca
Media relations
Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca
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