Certain broccoli seeds sold by Junction Microgreens recalled due to Salmonella
Brand(s)
Summary
Do not consume or use the recalled product
Affected products
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None – sold by Junction Microgreens | Broccoli seeds | Approximately 12 g | None | Sold from June 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 at The Junction Farmers Market, Toronto, Ontario |
Issue
Junction Microfarm (dba Junction Microgreens) is recalling certain broccoli seeds from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.
The recalled product has been sold in Ontario.
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 product in your home
- Do not consume or use the recalled product
- 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 company.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of the product.
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 product from the marketplace.
Details
Junction Microfarm (dba Junction Microgreens)
Media and public enquiries
- Company information
- Junction Microfarm (dba Junction Microgreens)
info@junctionmicrofarm.ca - 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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