Goodfood brand Onions recalled due to Salmonella
Brand(s)
Summary
Do not consume, use, sell or serve the affected products
Affected products
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodfood | Medium Yellow Onions | 908 g (2 lb) | 9000799 | 3680626 | Product of Mexico |
| Goodfood | Medium Yellow Onions | 908 g (2 lb) | 9000799 | 3682656 | Product is labelled as Product of USA, although the onions are Product of Mexico |
Issue
Goodfood Market Corp is recalling Goodfood brand Onions, Product of Mexico, from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products.
The recalled products have been sold in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and possibly national.
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 or establishment. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased. If you are unsure of the identity of the onions in your possession, check with your place of purchase.
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.
Additional information
Previous recalls or alerts
Background
This recall was triggered by a recall in another country by Prosource Produce LLC of Hailey, Idaho.
There have been no reported illnesses in Canada associated with the consumption of these products.
What is being done
The 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
Goodfood Market Corp
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Email: information@inspection.gc.ca - Media relations
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Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca
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