Organic sesame seeds recalled due to Salmonella
Brand(s)
Summary
Do not consume the recalled products
Affected products
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenboy Foods | Organic Hulled Sesame Seeds | 3.5 kg | 6 91740 00743 7 | Lot# 21277, 21272, 21260, 21258 | Saskatchewan |
| Greenboy Foods | Organic Hulled Sesame Seeds | 300 g | 6 91740 00746 8 | Lot# 21278, 21260 | Saskatchewan |
| dad's organic market | Organic Hulled Sesame Seeds | 300 g | 6 91740 00746 8 | Lot# 21279 | Saskatchewan |
| Kelly's | Organic Sesame Seeds White | 227 g | None | Code: 56 | Ontario |
Issue
Industry is recalling Organic Sesame Seeds from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.
The recalled products have been sold in Saskatchewan and 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 products in your home
- Do not consume 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 test results.
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
Greenline Distributors, Kelly's Nutrition Centre
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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