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Food recall warning

Certain in shell hazelnuts may contain Salmonella bacteria

Starting date:: May 29, 2013
Type of communication:: Recall
Alert sub-type:: Updated Health Hazard Alert
Subcategory:: Microbiological - Salmonella
Hazard classification:: Class 2
Source of recall:: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:: Various retailers
Distribution:: Quebec
Extent of the product distribution:: Retail
CFIA reference number:: 8019

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Advisory details

Ottawa, May 29, 2013 - The public warning issued on May 23, 2013 has been updated to include additional product and distribution information.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume certain in shell hazelnuts described below because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The following products were sold in packages of various weights or in bulk at the locations indicated below. Consumers who are unsure if they have affected product are advised to check with their retailer.

Product name	Store name	Location	Dates Sold
"Avelines"	D.F. Rouleau Inc.	241, Principale, Les Hauteurs, QC	April 18, 2013 to May 10, 2013
"Avelines" UPC code 200330800923	Marché St-Laurent Nouvelle Inc.	142, Rte 112, Nouvelle, QC	March 11, 2013 to May 14, 2013
"Avelines"	Épicerie Simon Rioux	133, rue Thériault, Padoue, QC	March 29, 2013 to May 14, 2013
"Avelines" UPC code 200003506244	Toit des Magasineux (1988) Inc.	40, Principale Ouest, La-Trinité-des-Monts, QC	April 18, 2013 to May 13, 2013
"Avelines naturelles"	Alimentation N.M.	228, rue Gendron, St-Léon-le-Grand, QC	April 10, 2013 to May 10, 2013
"Avelines en écailles" UPC code 200524102260	Coopérative de Solidarité de St-Vianney	1040-C, Route 195, St-Vianney, QC	March 28, 2013 to May 14, 2013
"Avelines"	Épicerie St-François Inc.	430, Chemin Central, St-François-d'Assise, QC	March 7, 2013 to May 14, 2013

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

These recalls are part of an on-going food safety investigation associated with a recall of bulk hazelnuts from USA. The CFIA is working with the recalling firms and distributors to identify all affected products.

The importer, distributers, and retailers are voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.