Food recall warning

Simply Hot brand Thai Green Peppers recalled due to Salmonella

Brand(s)
Last updated

Summary

Product
Thai Green Peppers
Issue
Food - Microbial contamination - Salmonella
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products

Affected products

Brand

Product

Size

UPC

Codes

Simply Hot

Thai Green Peppers

50 g

8 94242 00050 4

Packed on: 20AL23

Issue

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. 

The recalled product has been sold in Alberta, Saskatchewan 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

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 Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results.

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

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Food recall warning
Category
Food - Fruits and vegetables - Fresh
Companies

Fresh Direct Produce

Published by
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Audience
General public
Recall class
Class 2
Identification number
RA-73700
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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