Various Food Products recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination from rodent infestation
Summary
Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute the recalled products
Affected products
| Product | Size | UPC | Codes | Sold at: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
All food products distributed by Bistak Enterprises Inc. and Bistak Groceries Inc. , These products may include |
Various | Various | All food products sold up to and including December 29, 2021. |
Afro-Caribbean Store (Bistak Groceries) African Choice Market, African Food General Inc, 245 Notre Dame Ave, Winnipeg, MB Heritage African Market, 4318 Dewdney Ave, African Foodways Market, 1741 Pembina Hwy, Winnipeg, MB African Foodways Market, 282 St Anne's Rd, Crescive Glory Foods, Rah Firdaus Foods, Rosemond African Foods & Market Inc. India Food Centre Gimsap African-Asian Market Marvelous Tropical Food Market AfroSea Fish & Meats Ltd GG Unisex African and Caribbean Store African Choice Market Ngofi Tropical Foods |
Issue
Bistak Enterprises Inc. and Bistak Groceries Inc. are recalling various products from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination from rodent infestation.
The recalled products have been sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.
Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected products are advised to contact their retailer.
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
- Do not consume the recalled products
- Do not serve, use, sell, or distribute 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 a referral from The Saskatchewan Health Authority.
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
Bistak Enterprises Inc. and Bistak Groceries Inc.
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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