OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 17, 2021 /CNW/ –
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Summary
- Brand(s): Fraser Valley Meats
- Product: Whole Kernel Corn (frozen)
- Companies: Fraser Valley Meats
- Issue: Food – Microbial contamination – Salmonella
- Category: Fruits and vegetables (Frozen)
- What to do: Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute the recalled product
- Audience: General public
- Recall class: Class 2
Affected products
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
| Fraser Valley | Whole Kernel | ~2 kg | 2 000921 000002 | Sold between December 3 |
Issue
Fraser Valley Meats is recalling Fraser Valley Meats brand Whole Kernel Corn (frozen) from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.
The recalled product has been sold in British Columbia.
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 product in your home
- Do not consume the recalled product
- Do not serve, use, sell, or distribute the recalled product
- 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.
Learn more:
- Learn more about the health risks
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- View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process
- Report a food safety or labelling concern
Background
This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak.
The investigation into the source of the foodborne illness outbreak is ongoing; however, at this time there have been no confirmed 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. 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 product from the marketplace.
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SOURCE Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
