Alasko brand IQF Antioxidant Blend recalled due to norovirus
Brand(s)
Summary
Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products
Affected products
Brand |
Product |
Size |
UPC |
Codes |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alasko |
IQF Antioxidant Blend |
1 kg |
6 95058 27150 4 |
#Lot: 0052 044 2023 |
Alasko |
IQF Antioxidant Blend |
5 kg |
1 069505 827150 1 |
#Lot: 0052 044 2023 |
Issue
The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible norovirus contamination.
The recalled products have been sold in Ontario and Quebec, and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.
What you should do
- If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
- Check to see if you have recalled products
- Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
- Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased
People with norovirus illness usually develop symptoms of gastroenteritis within 24 to 48 hours, but symptoms can start as early as 12 hours after exposure. The illness often begins suddenly. Even after having the illness, you can still become re-infected by norovirus. The main symptoms of norovirus illness are diarrhea, vomiting (children usually experience more vomiting than adults), nausea and stomach cramps. Other symptoms may include low-grade fever, headache, chills, muscle aches and fatigue (a general sense of tiredness). Most people feel better within one or two days, with symptoms resolving on their own, and experience no long-term health effects. As with any illness causing diarrhea or vomiting, people who are ill should drink plenty of liquids to replace lost body fluids and prevent dehydration. In severe cases, patients may need to be hospitalized and given fluids intravenously.
Additional information
Previous recalls or alerts
Background
This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak.
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.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.
Details
New Alasko
Media and public enquiries
Company information
New Alasko
Email: qc@alasko.com
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