Canadian Food Recalls

[Kitchen Witch]

GROUND BEEF AND GROUND BEEF PATTIES SOLD AT SAFEWAY AND INDEPENDENT GROCERY STORES MAY CONTAIN E. coli O157:H7 BACTERIA

Related Alerts: 2007-07-10 | 2007-07-06

OTTAWA, July 6, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Canada Safeway are warning the public not to consume the fresh and frozen ground beef products listed below because the products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria.

The following products are affected by this alert:

1.

Fresh ground beef (lean, regular, extra lean and market trim)

The fresh ground beef products were sold at Safeway and some independent grocery stores in British Columbia and Alberta between May 24 and June 5, 2007 and bear Best Before dates from May 25 to June 6 inclusively.

Consumers who have purchased fresh ground beef products from independent stores during the time periods described above, and are unsure that it is affected product, should contact the retail store to determine if the product purchased is affected.
2.

Butcher?s Cut frozen ground beef patties 1.13 kg

The affected patties, bearing UPC 58200 21604 and a Julian code date of 143, were sold on and after May 24, 2007, at Safeway stores in Western Canada and in Ontario, west of Thunder Bay.
3.

Sunny Dawn frozen ground beef patties

The affected patties, bearing Julian date 143-07, were sold on or after May 24, 2007 at some independent grocery stores in Western Canada, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and in Ontario west of Thunder Bay.

Consumers who have purchased the products described above, and have them in their freezers, are advised not to consume these products.

There have been five reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. Some people may have seizures or strokes and some may need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis. Others may live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Canada Safeway, Calgary, Alberta is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:
Canada Safeway at 1-800-SAFEWAY;
The CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on E. coli O157:H7, visit the Food Facts web page at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/...e/ecolie.shtml

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at www.inspection.gc.ca.

[Kitchen Witch]

UPDATED - HEALTH HAZARD ALERT
GROUND BEEF AND GROUND BEEF PATTIES SOLD AT SAFEWAY AND INDEPENDENT GROCERY STORES MAY CONTAIN E. coli O157:H7 BACTERIA

Related Alerts: 2007-07-10 | 2007-07-06

OTTAWA, July 10, 2007 - The public warning issued on July 6, 2007 has been updated to provide additional information to help identify the affected frozen ground beef patties sold from some of the independent grocery stores.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Canada Safeway are warning the public not to consume the fresh and frozen ground beef products listed below because the products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria.

As the food safety investigation has progressed, CFIA had found that some independent grocery stores may have repackaged the frozen ground beef patties into smaller sizes with an in-store label applied. Therefore, consumers who have purchased frozen ground beef patties from independent grocery stores during the time periods described below, and are unsure that it is affected product, should contact the retail store to determine if the product purchased is affected. Additionally, it has been discovered that the frozen Butcher?s Cut ground beef patties were also sold at some independent grocery stores.

The following products are affected by this alert:

1.

Fresh ground beef (lean, regular, extra lean and market trim)
The fresh ground beef products were sold at Safeway and some independent grocery stores in British Columbia and Alberta between May 24 and June 5, 2007 and bear Best Before dates from May 25 to June 6 inclusively.

Consumers who have purchased fresh ground beef products from independent stores during the time periods described above, and are unsure that it is affected product, should contact the retail store to determine if the product purchased is affected.
2.

Butcher?s Cut frozen ground beef patties 1.13 kg
The affected patties, bearing UPC 58200 21604 and a Julian code date of 143, were sold on and after May 24, 2007, at Safeway stores and also at some independent grocery stores in Western Canada and in Ontario, west of Thunder Bay.
3.

Sunny Dawn frozen ground beef patties
The affected patties, bearing Julian date 143-07, were sold on or after May 24, 2007 at some independent grocery stores in Western Canada, Yukon, Northwest Territories, and in Ontario west of Thunder Bay.

Consumers who have purchased the products described above, and have them in their freezers, are advised not to consume these products.

There have been five reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. Some people may have seizures or strokes and some may need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis. Others may live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Canada Safeway, Calgary, Alberta is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Canada Safeway at 1-800-SAFEWAY;
The CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on E. coli O157:H7, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Fact Sheet - E. coli O157:H7 Food Safety Facts - Preventing foodborne illness

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

[Kitchen Witch]

EXPANDED HEALTH HAZARD ALERT
CERTAIN SESAME SEEDS SOLD AT SPECIFIC RETAIL OUTLETS MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA

Related Alerts: 2007-7-12 | 2007-6-28

OTTAWA, July 12, 2007 - The public warning issued on June 28, 2007 has been expanded to include additional products and distribution information.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume certain pre-packaged sesame seeds described below because these products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected sesame seeds described in the table below were sold from the following stores in Ontario and Quebec.
Store Product and label description Sold from
Distributed in various retail stores in Quebec Amira brand, White sesame seeds, 2.5 kg, UPC 0 69467 00452 5 January 31, 2007 to June 29, 2007
Distributed in various retail stores in Quebec Amira brand, White sesame seeds, 150 g, UPC 0 69467 80051 6 January 17, 2007 to June 29, 2007
Distributed in various retail stores in Quebec Amira brand, White sesame seeds, 454 g /1 lb, UPC 0 69467 90803 8 February 5, 2007 to June 29, 2007
Arya Food Market, 508 Gladstone Avenue, Ottawa Arya Sesame seeds, 100 GR. Arya Market Services Inc., 477 Bank St., Ottawa, ON, K2P 1Z2 February 27, 2007 to June 28, 2007
Mid-East Foods, 1010 Belfast Rd, Ottawa Sesame Seeds Hulled, 0.454 kg, UPC 200809 102268 February 13 to June 28, 2007
Desi Price Club, 1950 Merivale Road, Ottawa Desi Price Club, Sesame Seeds White
200 g, UPC 123456789362
0.5 lb, UPC 123456789740
1.0 lb, UPC 123456789361
2.0 lb, UPC 123456789461 April 1 to June 20, 2007
Cash & Carry Central, 1445 Mazurette, Montréal Amira brand, White Sesame Seeds,
907 g/ 2 lbs, UPC 0 69467 90199 2 January 17 to June 28, 2007
Tootsi Impex Marché Central, 673 du Marché-Central, Montréal « Graines de sésame blanchies » sold in clear plastic bag in various package sizes April 2 to June 25, 2007

Consumers who have purchased the sesame seeds described above during the time periods, and are unsure that it is affected product, should contact the retail store to determine if the product purchased is affected.

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

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

The CFIA is working with importers, distributors and retail stores to have the affected products removed from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For more information on Salmonella, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Facts - Causes of Food Borne Illness.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

[Kitchen Witch]

SUSPECTED TAMPERING IN STELLA ARTOIS BEER

OTTAWA, July 12, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Labatt Breweries of Canada are advising the public that some Stella Artois beer bottles may have been tampered with.

The CFIA was advised of six bottles suspected of being tampered with in which concentrated alcohol was introduced into 330 ml Stella Artois beer bottles bearing the best before end of 11.2005 or 12.2005 and production codes of L32343T and L35243G. These codes have expired and should no longer be in the marketplace. These suspected tampering incidents occurred with beer sold at restaurants and bars in Toronto, Ontario and Kamloops, British Columbia. There are no reported incidents involving products purchased at beer or liquor stores. Stella Artois cans and draft beer are not affected.

There have been some reported reactions of vomiting associated with the consumption of this product.

Consumers are advised to check Stella Artois beer bottles for these best before end and production codes. Bottled beer from these codes, or bottles showing two neck labels glued on top of another, should not be consumed. Restaurants and bars are advised to check Stella Artois beer bottles for the affected best before end and production codes before serving.

The CFIA and Labatt Breweries of Canada are collaborating with the police authorities in their investigation.

Consumers with information regarding this suspected tampering should contact their local police department.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Labatt Breweries of Canada Consumer Hotline at 1-800-268-BEER (2337);

CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

[Kitchen Witch]

HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - CERTAIN SESAME SEEDS SOLD IN BULK AT VARIOUS RETAIL OUTLETS MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA

OTTAWA, July 13, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Johnvince Foods are warning the public not to consume certain sesame seeds described below because this product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product, Quik Kook White Sesame Seeds, was sold to various retails stores in Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia as 8 kg bags bearing UPC 0 58877 16585 8 and lot codes 71131, 71141 and 71481. This product is known to have been sold in bulk from the following locations on or after June 1, 2007:

1. Johnvince Foods, 555 Steeprock Drive, Downsview in Ontario
2. Various banners under Loblaws Inc. in Ontario, except No Frills and Cash & Carry
3. Various banners under Great Atlantic & Pacific Company of Canada Ltd. in Ontario, except Loeb
4. Sobeys Canada Inc in Ontario, only Sobey?s banner
5. Foodland, 6 Arthur Street, Elmira, Ontario
6. Various independent stores in Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec

Consumers who have purchased sesame seeds on or after June 1, 2007, and are unsure that it is affected product, should contact the place of purchase to determine if their product is affected.

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

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

The CFIA is working with importers, distributors and retail stores to have the affected product removed from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.


For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For more information on Salmonella, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Facts - Causes of Food Borne Illness.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

[Kitchen Witch]

UPDATE - CONSUMER ADVISORY
CANADIAN CONSUMERS CAUTIONED TO INSPECT POWDERED INFANT FORMULA CANS

Related Alerts: 2007-05-03 | 2007-07-19

OTTAWA, July 19, 2007 ? The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Abbott Nutrition are advising consumers across Canada to check 900-gram Similac Advance Step 2 powdered infant formula cans for the presence of a false, over-stickered lot number and expiration date.

The affected product is known to have been supplied by an unauthorized distributor to a liquidation outlet in Ontario and may have been sold at other liquidation outlets across Canada. The unauthorized distributor of this product may also have sold it through other retail accounts in Canada.

On May 3, 2007, a consumer advisory was issued by CFIA and Abbott Nutrition to advise the public of the unauthorized sale of the product. At that time, the affected product had been found only in a limited number of retailers and pharmacies in the Montréal area.

Abbott applies the expiration date and lot number information directly onto the bottom of its cans in ink ? and does not use stickers for this purpose (please see pictures below).

[picture - Correctly labelled product]
Correctly labelled product

[picture - Incorrectly labelled product]
Incorrectly labelled product

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of the product involved in this action. Correctly labeled Similac Advance Step 2 has not been affected ? nor has any other Abbott Nutrition product.

Abbott is working with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and law enforcement authorities, as well as its retail and pharmacy customers, to identify the over-stickered product and remove it from the market.

Consumers using Similac Advance Step 2 powdered infant formula should inspect the bottom of the cans to see if they have been over-stickered

If a consumer finds that they have purchased an over-stickered product, please contact Abbott Consumer Relations for return information at 1-800-699-9948.

For additional information, contact Abbott Consumer Relations at 1-800-699-9948 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday).

Or the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

[Kitchen Witch]

WARNING NOT TO CONSUME GREAT VALUE BRAND ORIGINAL CHILI WITH BEANS AND HOT CHILI WITH BEANS DUE TO BOTULISM CONCERN

Related alerts: 2007-07-19 | 2007-07-19b | 2007-07-22 | Product Photos | 2007-07-22b

OTTAWA, July 22, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume Great Value brand Original Chili with Beans and Hot Chili with Beans due to botulism concern.

The following products are affected by this alert:

1.

Great Value Original Chili with Beans, sold in 425 g cans bearing UPC 6 81131 79994 2.
2.

Great Value Hot Chili with Beans, sold in 425 g cans bearing UPC 6 81131 79995 9.

All cans of these Great Value chili products are affected by this alert regardless of the code date. These products were exclusively sold at Wal-Mart stores across Canada.

As the importer of record, Clover Leaf Seafoods LP will be administering the recall on behalf of the manufacturer Castleberry's Food Company, Georgia, USA. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

In the USA four cases of botulism poisoning have been reported which are associated with certain chili products made by Castleberry ?s Food Company. There have been no reported illnesses in Canada.

Consumers can return or discard these products.

Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with the toxin may cause nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, headache, double vision, dry throat, respiratory failure and paralysis. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

Consumers with any questions can visit Castleberry's Web site Welcome Home, Castleberry's Snow's Brands. A toll-free hotline is also available for consumer questions at 1-800-203-4412 or 1-888-203-8446.

For information on Clostridium botulinum, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Facts - Causes of Food Borne Illness.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

[Kitchen Witch]

HEALTH HAZARD ALERT
CERTAIN SOFT SHELL CLAMS SOLD IN SOUTHWESTERN NEW BRUNSWICK MAY CONTAIN PARALYTIC SHELLFISH TOXIN

OTTAWA, August 1, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is advising the public not to consume certain softshell clams harvested and sold in Southwestern, New Brunswick. These clams described below contain paralytic shellfish toxins that can cause illness if consumed.

The frozen softshell clams found to contain elevated levels of paralytic shellfish toxin were sold from July 21 to 31 inclusive by Monty?s Seafood, Pocologan, New Brunswick. These clams may have been sold in Pocologan and Fundy costal areas in Southwestern New Brunswick.

There have been no reported cases of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) associated with the consumption of these clams.

Consumers are also advised that the levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP or red tide) are currently high in the entire southwestern area of New Brunswick and this area is now closed to harvesting bivalve shellfish due to unacceptable PSP levels. It is illegal to harvest shellfish from contaminated areas. Proper documentation must accompany commercially harvested shellfish to demonstrate that it has been harvested legally and inspected appropriately.

Consumers are advised to exercise caution when purchasing shellfish in Southwestern New Brunswick. Consumers can inquire at the point of purchase if the shellfish they are buying has proper documentation to ensure that it was harvested from an approved or open area.

For more information on closure of shellfish harvesting in Southwestern New Brunswick, please refer to Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) website at the following address: Media Room - News Releases - 2007

Paralytic shellfish toxins are a group of natural toxins that sometimes accumulate in bivalve shellfish that include oysters, clams, scallops, mussels and cockles. Non-bivalve shellfish, such as whelks, can also accumulate PSP toxins. These toxins can cause PSP if consumed. Symptoms of PSP include tingling and numbness of the lips, tongue, hands and feet, and difficulty swallowing. In severe situations, this can proceed to difficulty walking, muscle paralysis, respiratory paralysis and death in as quickly as 12 hours.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

The food safety fact sheet on Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) can be viewed at: Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Fact Sheet - Red Tide, PSP and Safe Shellfish Harvesting.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

[Kitchen Witch]

HEALTH HAZARD ALERT
NO NAME FRENCH CUT GREEN BEANS MAY CONTAIN DANGEROUS BACTERIA

Related Alerts: 2007-08-02 | 2007-08-01

OTTAWA, August 1, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Loblaws Inc. are warning the public not to consume the No Name French Cut Green Beans described below because the product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Toxins produced by this bacteria may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness.

The affected product is No Name French Cut Green Beans, 398 ml cans, bearing UPC 60383 03310. The affected cans bear the following in the top line of the can code. EAA5247, EAA5257, EAA5267, EAA5277, EAB5247, EAB5257, ECA5207, ECA5217, ECA5227, ECA5297, ECB5207, ECB5217, ECB5227 and ECB5307. This product has been distributed in Ontario and the Western provinces.

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

Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with the toxin may cause nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, headache, double vision, dry throat, respiratory failure and paralysis. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Loblaws Inc. is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

Currently a larger recall involving numerous brand names of French Cut Green Beans manufactured by Lakeside Foods Inc., Manitowoc, Wisconsin, is underway in the United States. Anyone who has or plans to purchase French Cut Green Beans in the U.S. should consult the Food and Drug Administration website at Food and Drug Administration Home Page for a complete list of the recalled products. Code and label information will also be posted on the Lakeside Foods Inc. website Welcome to Lakeside Foods!.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Loblaws Customer Relations at 1 888-495-5111;

CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Clostridium botulinum, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Facts - Causes of Food Borne Illness.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

[Kitchen Witch]

UPDATED HEALTH HAZARD ALERT
NO NAME FRENCH CUT GREEN BEANS MAY CONTAIN DANGEROUS BACTERIA

Related Alerts: 2007-08-02 | 2007-08-01

OTTAWA, August 2, 2007 - The public warning issued on August 1, 2007 has been updated to include additional information regarding the product distribution in Quebec.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Loblaws Inc. are warning the public not to consume the No Name French Cut Green Beans described below because the product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Toxins produced by this bacteria may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness.

The affected product is No Name French Cut Green Beans, 398 ml cans, bearing UPC 60383 03310. The affected cans bear the following in the top line of the can code. EAA5247, EAA5257, EAA5267, EAA5277, EAB5247, EAB5257, ECA5207, ECA5217, ECA5227, ECA5297, ECB5207, ECB5217, ECB5227 and ECB5307. This product has been distributed in Quebec, Ontario and the Western provinces.

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

Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with the toxin may cause nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, headache, double vision, dry throat, respiratory failure and paralysis. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Loblaws Inc. is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

Currently a larger recall involving numerous brand names of French cut green beans manufactured by Lakeside Foods Inc., Manitowoc, Wisconsin, is underway in the United States. Anyone who has or plans to purchase French Cut Green Beans in the U.S. should consult the Food and Drug Administration website at Food and Drug Administration Home Page for a complete list of the recalled products. Code and label information will also be posted on the Lakeside Foods Inc. website Welcome to Lakeside Foods!.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Loblaws Customer Relations at 1 888-495-5111;

CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Clostridium botulinum, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Facts - Causes of Food Borne Illness.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

[Kitchen Witch]

HEALTH HAZARD ALERT
RECALL OF OYSTERS FROM HOOD CANAL 6 GROWING AREA IN WASHINGTON STATE DUE TO VIBRIOSIS OUTBREAK IN USA

OTTAWA, August 9, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Albion Fisheries Ltd. are warning the public not to consume certain oysters described below as they may be linked to a Vibriosis outbreak.

The oysters affected by this alert were harvested from the Hood Canal 6 growing area in Washington state between July 3 and August 3, 2007. These oysters were imported to British Columbia and mainly distributed to food service establishments. They were also sold from the following retail stores:
Name Sales Period
Country Grocers, 1153 Esquimalt Road, Victoria, BC August 2 to 8, inclusive
Mad Dog Crabs, 775 Canada Avenue, Duncan, BC August 2 to 8, inclusive
Peninsula Co-op, 2132 Keating Cross Road, Saanichton, BC August 4 to 8, inclusive
Thrifty?s, 6th and England Avenue, Courtney, BC August 3 to 8, inclusive
Thrifty?s, 280 East Island Highway, Parksville, BC August 2 to 8, inclusive
Village Food Markets, 6661 Sooke Road, Sooke, BC August 4 to 8, inclusive

The importer, Albion Fisheries Ltd., of Vancouver, British Columbia, is voluntarily recalling these oysters from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of this recall.

The Washington State Department of Health reported that these oysters have been linked to six cases of Vibriosis in California. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these oysters in Canada.

Vibriosis is caused by a naturally occurring bacterium, Vibrio parahaemolyticus. Symptoms include watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, headache, fever and chills. Symptoms usually appear about 12-24 hours after eating infected shellfish. Severe disease is rare and occurs more commonly in persons with weakened immune systems.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Albion Fisheries Ltd., Michelle Argue at 604-875-9424 ext. 357.

The CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Shellfish Food Safety Facts, visit the Food Facts web page at
Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Fact Sheet - Food Safety on Bivalve Shellfish in British Columbia.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

[Kitchen Witch]

HEALTH HAZARD ALERT
WHITE SESAME SEEDS SOLD IN BULK AT CERTAIN RETAIL OUTLETS MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA
Related alerts: 2007-08-14 | 2007-08-01 | 2007-07-30 | 2007-07-26 | 2007-07-13
2007-07-12 | 2007-06-28 | 2007-06-19 | 2007-06-07

OTTAWA, August 14, 2007?The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the sesame seeds described below because this product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected sesame seeds, labelled as White Sesame Seeds, were sold in bulk bins at the following retail stores in Ontario.
Store Sold from
Bulk Food Mart
7205 Goreway Drive
Mississauga, ON July 24, 2007 to August 14, 2007 inclusive
Great Canadian Bulk Food
45 Overlea Blvd.
Toronto, ON July 11, 2007 to August 14, 2007 inclusive

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

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

The CFIA is working with importers, distributors and retail stores to have the affected product removed from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For more information on Salmonella, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Facts - Causes of Food Borne Illness.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

[Sandman...]

Thanks SO MUCH KW.
I will review all of this carefully. We live in the "Great White North" and our Kids too.
I do believe that it will be getting harder to find safe food in the future.
Thanks again, keep it up for both sides of the border!

[Kitchen Witch]

Sandman - it was never like this before - you have to watch EVERYTHING! I do try to keep up with this and I am glad that someone appreciates it! Stay safe and keep the little ones safe - teach them from the beginning - these are things everyone should know.

KW

[Kitchen Witch]

UNDECLARED MILK IN IAN?S BATTER DIPPED TURKEY SAUSAGE DOGS

OTTAWA, August 15, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Sunopta Food Distribution Group (Supreme Foods) are warning people with allergies to milk protein not to consume the Ian?s Batter Dipped Turkey Sausage Dogs described below. The affected product may contain milk protein which is not declared on the label.

The affected product, Ian?s Batter Dipped Turkey Sausage Dogs, product of USA, is sold frozen in a 224 g package bearing UPC 7 49512 48665 9 and lot code 07137.

This product has been distributed in Ontario and Manitoba.

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

Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to milk protein.

The importer, Sunopta Food Distribution Group (Supreme Foods), Concord, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Sunopta Customer Service
Karen MacPhee
905-738-4204 ext 7235 ;

CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Milk, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Facts web page at
Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Allergens.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

[Kitchen Witch]

THERE ARE MANY RECALLS LISTED HERE - PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO CHECK THEM ALL OUT!

LOS ANGELES SALAD COMPANY BABY CARROTS MAY CONTAIN SHIGELLA BACTERIA

Related Alerts : 2007-08-20 | 2007-08-17

OTTAWA, August 17, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume Los Angeles Salad Company Baby Carrots described below because the product may be contaminated with Shigella.

The affected product, Los Angeles Salad Company Genuine Sweet Baby Carrots, is labelled as product of Mexico and imported by Los Angeles Salad Company. It is sold in 672 g/1.5 lb plastic bags bearing ITM 50325, UPC 8 31129 00137 7 and Sell By dates up to and including 8 /13 /07.

This product was sold in Costco stores in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland.

There have been four reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Food contaminated with Shigella may not look or smell spoiled. Shigella infection can cause diarrhea (which may be bloody), fever, nausea, and vomiting. Illness usually lasts from 4 to 14 days. In some persons, especially very young, and very old people and people with compromised immune systems, the diarrhea can be more severe. Infection can occur after eating and drinking food and water that is contaminated with Shigella and can be passed from person to person.

Costco Wholesale, Ottawa, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Shigella, visit the Food Facts web page at
Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Facts - Causes of Food Borne Illness

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.



LOS ANGELES SALAD COMPANY BABY CARROTS MAY CONTAIN SHIGELLA BACTERIA

Related Alerts : 2007-08-20 | 2007-08-17

OTTAWA, August 20, 2007 - The public warning issued on August 17, 2007 has been updated to include additional information on product distribution. The affected product was also sold in Manitoba.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume Los Angeles Salad Company Baby Carrots described below because the product may be contaminated with Shigella.

The affected product, Los Angeles Salad Company Genuine Sweet Baby Carrots, is labelled as product of Mexico and imported by Los Angeles Salad Company. It is sold in 672 g/1.5 lb plastic bags bearing ITM 50325, UPC 8 31129 00137 7 and Sell By dates up to and including 8 /13 /07.

This product was sold in Costco stores in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland.

There have been four confirmed illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Food contaminated with Shigella may not look or smell spoiled. Shigella infection can cause diarrhea (which may be bloody), fever, nausea, and vomiting. Illness usually lasts from 4 to 14 days. In some persons, especially very young, and very old people and people with compromised immune systems, the diarrhea can be more severe. Infection can occur after eating and drinking food and water that is contaminated with Shigella and can be passed from person to person.

Costco Wholesale, Ottawa, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Shigella, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Facts - Causes of Food Borne Illness

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.




RECALL OF OYSTERS FROM HOOD CANAL 5 GROWING AREA IN WASHINGTON STATE DUE TO VIBRIOSIS OUTBREAK IN USA

OTTAWA, August 22, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Albion Fisheries Ltd. are warning the public not to consume certain oysters described below as they may be linked to a Vibriosis outbreak.

The oysters affected by this alert were harvested from the Hood Canal 5 growing area in Washington state between July 31 and August 20, 2007. These oysters were imported to British Columbia and mainly distributed to food service establishments. They were also sold from the following retail stores.
Name Sales Period
Cowichan Bay Seafood,
1751 Cowichan Bay Road,
Cowichan Bay, BC August 8 to 21, inclusive
Wholefoods Market,
Village at Park Royal,
West Vancouver, B.C. August 8 to 21, inclusive
Hooked on Seafood,
1951 Harvey Ave.,
Kelowna, B.C. August 8 to 21, inclusive
Ahoy Anchors Fresh Fish and Seafood,
1709 South Nicholson Street,
Prince George, B.C. August 8 to 21, inclusive
Hung Win Seafood Ltd.,
585 Gore Avenue,
Vancouver, B.C. August 8 to 21, inclusive
Seafood City,
1689 Johnson Street,
Vancouver, B.C. August 8 to 21, inclusive

The importer, Albion Fisheries Ltd., Vancouver, British Columbia, is voluntarily recalling these oysters from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of this recall.

The Washington State Department of Health has reported that these oysters have been linked to Vibriosis outbreak in USA. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these oysters in Canada.

Vibriosis is caused by a naturally occurring bacterium, Vibrio parahaemolyticus. Symptoms include watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, headache, fever, and chills. Symptoms usually appear about 12-24 hours after eating infected shellfish. Severe illness is rare and occurs more commonly in persons with weakened immune systems.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Albion Fisheries Ltd., Michelle Argue at 604-875-9424 ext. 357.

The CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Shellfish Food Safety Facts, visit the Food Facts web page at
Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Fact Sheet - Food Safety on Bivalve Shellfish in British Columbia.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.




MASTRO BRAND CASALINGO SALAMI MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA

OTTAWA, August 23, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Santa Maria Foods ULC are warning the public not to consume Mastro brand Casalingo Salami described below because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product, Mastro brand Casalingo Salami, was sold in variable weight (approximately 454 g) packages bearing Lot code 3317A191. This product was distributed in Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and British Columbia.

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

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a food borne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

The manufacturer, Santa Maria Foods ULC, Toronto, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Santa Maria Foods
1-800-663-8695, Extension 236

CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Salmonella, visit the Food Facts web page at
Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Facts - Causes of Food Borne Illness.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.





UNDECLARED WALNUTS IN BELLA CUCINA DEATH BY CHOCOLATE COOKIES

OTTAWA, August 30, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to walnuts not to consume Bella Cucina Death by Chocolate cookies. The affected product may contain walnuts which are not declared on the label.

The affected product, Bella Cucina Death by Chocolate Cookies, is sold in 6 oz (170g) packages bearing UPC 19193 00020.

The affected product was sold from two Chintz & Company stores, located at 1238-11th Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, and 950 Homer Street, Vancouver, British Columbia.

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

Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to walnuts.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on tree nuts (walnuts), one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Allergens.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

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THERE ARE 4 RECALLS LISTED HERE - PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO CHECK THEM OUT!


UNDECLARED SULPHITES IN FLYING SWALLOW BRAND TENDER BAMBOO SHOOTS

OTTAWA, September 14, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to sulphites not to consume Flying Swallow brand Tender Bamboo Shoots described below. The affected product contains sulphites which are not declared on the label.

The affected product, Flying Swallow brand Tender Bamboo Shoots is sold in 250 g packages bearing UPC 7 77244 90068 6 and the lot code 2006 9 28.

The affected product has been distributed in British Columbia.

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

Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to sulphites.

The importer, Clover Trading Co. Ltd., Vancouver, British Columbia, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on sulphites, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Allergens.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.




DOLE BRAND HEARTS DELIGHT LETTUCE SALAD MAY CONTAIN E. coli O157:H7 BACTERIA

OTTAWA, September 16, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume Dole brand Hearts Delight lettuce salad (Ready to eat blend of romaine, green leaf & butter lettuce hearts) described below because this product may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria.

The affected product, Dole brand Hearts Delight lettuce salad (Ready to eat blend of romaine, green leaf & butter lettuce hearts), produce of USA, is sold in 227 g packages bearing UPC 0 71430 01038 9, BIUB (Best If Used By) date 07SE19 and lot code A24924B. This product may have been distributed nationally.

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

Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. Some people may have seizures or strokes and some may need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis. Others may live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

The CFIA is working with the importers to have the affected product removed from the marketplace. The CFIA will be monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735.

For information on E. coli O157:H7, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Fact Sheet - E. coli O157:H7 Food Safety Facts - Preventing foodborne illness.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.




VIANDES SURFINES CHOPPED HAM MAY CONTAIN LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES

OTTAWA, September 20, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Les Viandes Surfines Inc. are warning the public not to consume the Viandes Surfines Chopped Ham described below because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product, Viandes Surfines Chopped Ham, is sold in a 250 g package bearing UPC 0 73493 19576 8 and the Best Before date 07OC13. This product has been distributed in Quebec.

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

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness. Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu-like illness; however, infections during pregnancy can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.

Les Viandes Surfines Inc., Saint-Augustin, Quebec, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Listeria monocytogenes, visit the Food Facts web page Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Facts - Causes of Food Borne Illness

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.





NIRU BRAND CORIANDER POWDER MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA

OTTAWA, September 25, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Niru Enterprises Inc. are warning the public not to consume Niru brand Coriander Powder because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product, Niru brand Coriander Powder, is sold in two (2) sizes:

1. 450 g packages bearing UPC 7 79140 00233 4 and Batch No. 70713; and,
2. 900 g packages bearing UPC 7 79140 00112 2 and Batch No.. 70712.

This product has been distributed in Ontario.

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

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

The importer, Niru Enterprises Inc., Scarborough, ON, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Salmonella, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Facts - Causes of Food Borne Illness.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

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ALLERGY ALERT
UNDECLARED MILK IN LIVERWURST MADE BY TONY?S MEATS, ANTIGONISH, NS

OTTAWA, September 26, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Tony?s Meats are warning people with allergies to milk protein not to consume Tony?s Liverwurst products described below. These products contain milk protein that is not declared on the label.

Tony?s Fine Liverwurst and Mushroom & Onion Liverwurst, sold in approximately 300g size packages with Best Before 07 OC 04, are affected by this alert.

These products were sold only in Nova Scotia.

The manufacturer, Tony?s Meats, Antigonish, Nova Scotia is voluntarily recalling them from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

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

Consumption of these products may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to milk.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on milk, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Allergens.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

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The following alert was transmitted by Kraft Canada Inc. to the news media on October 4, 2007.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall and continuing its food safety investigation.

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HEALTH HAZARD ALERT
BAKER?S WHITE CHOCOLATE BAKING SQUARES MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA

DON MILLS, Ontario (October 04, 2007) ? Kraft Canada Inc.w is warning the public not to consume Baker?s White Chocolate Baking Squares (170 g) because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product, Baker?s White Chocolate Baking Squares (170 g), has a UPC Code 0 66188 00860 3 and two Best Before dates of 08 AL 04 and 08 MA 19. This product was distributed across Canada.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with consumption of this product. No other varieties of Baker?s White Chocolate or other Baker?s products are impacted by this recall.

Consumers should not consume the recalled product and should discard any product they may have.

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

Kraft Canada Inc. is voluntarily recalling the product from the marketplace. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has been notified of this recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can contact Kraft CanadaInc. at 1-800-816-9432 with any questions they may have or to request reimbursement for purchased product.

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Media Enquiries:
Kraft Canada Inc.
Lynne Galia, 416-441-5610 (English)
Guy Nadeau, 514-651-3180 (French)

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For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For more information on Salmonella, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Facts - Causes of Food Borne Illness.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

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ALLERGY ALERT
UNDECLARED MILK IN CHARLEMAGNE CHOCOLATIERS BIO ORGANIC CHOCOLATES

Related alerts: 2007-10-05 | 2007-10-06

OTTAWA, October 5, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to milk protein not to consume Charlemagne Chocolatiers Bio Organic Chocolates described below. The affected products may contain milk which is not declared on the label.

The following Charlemagne Chocolatiers Chocolates, imported from Belgium are affected by this alert:
Product Size UPC Code
Plain Bio Organic 50 g 5 425001 204014 Batch code : 6154
Best Before: 31/12/07
Cinnamon Bio Organic 50 g 5 425001 204052 Batch code : 6173
Best Before : 31/12/07
Coffee Bio Organic 50 g 5 425001 204038 Batch code : 6175
Best Before : 31/12/07

These products are known to have been distributed in Quebec and Ontario but may have been distributed nationally.

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

Consumption of these products may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to milk protein.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Milk, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/allerg/allerge.shtml">

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

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EXPANDED ALLERGY ALERT
UNDECLARED MILK IN CHARLEMAGNE CHOCOLATIERS BIO ORGANIC CHOCOLATES

Related alerts: 2007-10-05 | 2007-10-06

OTTAWA, October 6, 2007 - The public warning issued on October 5, 2007 has been expanded to include one additional product, the Orange flavour Bio Organic chocolate, as well as to include all Batch codes and Best Before dates of the four affected products.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to milk protein not to consume Charlemagne Chocolatiers Bio Organic Chocolates described below. The affected products may contain milk which is not declared on the label.

All Batch codes and Best Before dates of the following Charlemagne Chocolatiers Chocolates, imported from Belgium are affected by this alert:
Product Size UPC Code
Plain Bio Organic 50 g 5 425001 204014 All codes
Cinnamon Bio Organic 50 g 5 425001 204052 All codes
Coffee Bio Organic 50 g 5 425001 204038 All codes
Orange Bio Organic 50 g 5 425001 204021 All codes

These products are known to have been distributed in Quebec and Ontario but may have been distributed nationally.

There has been one reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Consumption of these products may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to milk protein.

The importer is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Milk, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/allerg/allerge.shtml">

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

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EXPANDED HEALTH HAZARD ALERT
CERTAIN BEEF PRODUCTS MAY CONTAIN E. coli O157:H7 BACTERIA
Related alerts: 2007-10-26 | 2007-10-27 | 2007-11-02 | 2007-11-03
2007-11-06 | 2007-11-13 | 2007-11-15

OTTAWA, November 13, 2007 - The public warning issued on November 6, 2007 has been expanded to include additional stores and products.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the various beef products described below because these products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria.

The affected products described below are being recalled as a result of the CFIA?s investigation and traceback conducted on contaminated beef involving Ranchers Beef Ltd. (Establishment 630), Balzac, Alberta.
Updated November 13th, 2007
Store Location Product Description Dates Sold

Paradise Halal Meat
Edmonton, AB

Frozen diced oxtails

Between June 12th and August 2nd, 2007 inclusive.

Canora AG Foods
Canora, SK

Boneless Blade Steak - Value Pack, PLU # 161
Cross Rib Steak - Value Pack, PLU #112
Lean Ground Beef - Value Pack, PLU # 156

Between July 30th and August 7th, 2007 inclusive.
Updated November 6th, 2007
Store Location Product Description Dates Sold

Brantford and Simcoe Farmer?s Market at the meat counter marked as Gilles Meat, Ontario

Sirloin steaks

Between June 26th and July 8th, 2007 inclusive.

Maxwell Meats Ltd.
Flesherton, ON

Sirloin steaks

Between June 26th and July 31st, 2007 inclusive.

Oakridge Meats
Aurora, ON

Top butts
Ground beef (all types)

Between June 29th and July 8th, 2007 inclusive.

Talho Rui Gomes
864 Bloor Street
Toronto, ON

Top butts vacuum packed

Between June 28th and June 30th , 2007 inclusive.

Talho Rui Gomes
1300 St. Clair
Toronto, ON

Top butts vacuum packed

Between June 28th and June 30th , 2007 inclusive.

All of the following banners in Atlantic Canada:

Atlantic Superstore,
AXEP,
Cash & Carry,
Dominion,
Freshmart,
Real Canadian Wholesale Club (RCWC),
Red & White,
Save Easy,
SuperValu

"Deluxe Stew" (stewing beef)
Eye of round - Fast fry (steak)
Eye of round (steak)
Eye of round - whole
Eye of round roast
Eye of round roast - Home style
"Regular Stew" (stewing beef)

Between July 7 and July 30th, 2007 inclusive.
Updated November 3th, 2007
Store Location Product Description Dates Sold
B & D Meats
Weyburn, SK Lean ground beef
Hamburgers (beef patties) Between July 24th and July 31st, 2007 inclusive.
Blackmans Butcher Shop
Grande Prairie, AB Chuck-eye roll
Chuck-eye steak
"Pure Beef Patties" (9 lb. box, frozen)
"Seasoned Lean Beef Patties" (9 lb. box, frozen)
Lean ground beef Between Aug. 3rd and Aug. 24th, 2007 inclusive.
Boryski?s Butcher Block
Saskatoon, SK Rib-eye steak
Strip loin steak Between July 30th and Aug. 4th, 2007 inclusive.
Consumer Frosted Foods
Kenora, ON Chuck roast
Lip-on rib-eye roast
Lip-on rib-eye steak
Stewing beef Between July 30th and Aug. 10th, 2007 inclusive.
Cottam Cold Storage & Meat Market
Cottam, ON Ground beef (all types)
Steak (all types) Between June 27th and July 3rd, 2007 inclusive.
Country Good Meats
Thunder Bay, ON Blade steak
Boneless blade roast
Extra lean ground beef
Lean ground beef
Pot roast
Rib-eye roast
Rib-eye steak
Stewing beef Between July 27th and Aug. 14th, 2007 inclusive.
Dunrobin Village Meat Co. Ltd.
Dunrobin, ON Lean ground beef
Regular ground beef
Sirloin steak Between June 26th and July 7th, 2007 inclusive.
Food Fare
2285 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB Boneless chuck blade roast
Boneless chuck blade steak
Boneless crossrib roast
Boneless crossrib steak
Ground beef (all types) Between July 23rd and Aug. 18th, 2007 inclusive.
Grey County Meats
Maxwell, ON Top sirloin steak Between June 26th and Aug. 4th inclusive.
Harry?s Foods
Winnipeg, MB Bulk pac boneless blade steak
Chuck blade roast boneless
Chuck blade steak boneless
Cross rib roast boneless
Cross rib steak boneless
Ground beef extra lean
Ground beef lean
Regular ground beef
Fresh stewing beef Between July 23rd and Aug. 17th, 2007 inclusive.
Jankes Meat
Weyburn, SK Rib-eye (steak)
Seasoned burgers
(approx. 5 lb cases) Between July 24th and July 29th, 2007 inclusive, and between Aug. 20th and Aug. 26th, 2007 inclusive.
Moncion Grocers Petawawa Market
Petawawa, ON Lean ground beef
Medium ground beef
Regular ground beef
Top sirloin steak
Top sirloin roast Between June 26th and July 7th, 2007 inclusive.
Northern Meat Packers Ltd.
Trout Creek, ON "Hamburger" (ground beef)
Top sirloin steak Between June 26th and June 30th, 2007 inclusive.
P.S. Shop at Home
Scarborough, ON Sirloin steak Between June 29th and July 29th, 2007 inclusive.
Renco Foods
Thunder Bay, ON Blade steak
Boneless blade roast
Cross rib steak
Cross rib roast
Lean ground beef
Lip-on rib-eye steak
Medium ground beef
Regular ground beef Between July 27th and Aug. 14th, 2007 inclusive.
Toronto Wholesale Meats
Toronto, ON "Arrosto" (Italian roast)
Steak (all types)
"Stew" (stewing beef) Between June 26th and June 30th, 2007 inclusive.

The affected products described above are likely no longer available for sale. Consumers who may have previously purchased these products and still have them in their freezers, are advised not to consume these products.

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

The list of affected stores and products will be updated as necessary while the CFIA?s investigation and traceback continues.

Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. Some people may have seizures or strokes and some may need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis. Others may live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

The retailers are voluntarily recalling any affected products that may still be in the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recalls.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on E. coli O157:H7, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Fact Sheet - E. coli O157:H7 Food Safety Facts - Preventing foodborne illness

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

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CERTAIN BEEF PRODUCTS MAY CONTAIN E. coli O157:H7 BACTERIA

OTTAWA, November 13, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Cardinal Meat Specialists Ltd. are warning the public not to consume Compliments brand frozen beef burgers described below because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria.

The following Compliments brand products are affected by this alert:
Product UPC Code Date
Compliments Super 8 Beef Burgers, 1.36 kg (6 x 8 oz ) 55742 37055 BEST BEFORE 08/MAY/07
Compliments Beef Burgers w/Omega3, 1.13 kg (8 x 5 oz ) 55742 35724 BEST BEFORE 08/MAY/07
Compliments Balance Lean Beef Burger, 907 g (8 x 4 oz) 55742 36814 BEST BEFORE 08/MAY/07

These products have been distributed nationally.

There has been one reported illness associated with the consumption of these products.

Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. Some people may have seizures or strokes and some may need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis. Others may live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Cardinal Meat Specialists Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Cardinal Meat Specialists Ltd.
1-800-363-1439

The CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on E. coli O157:H7, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Fact Sheet - E. coli O157:H7 Food Safety Facts - Preventing foodborne illness

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

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CERTAIN BEEF PRODUCTS MAY CONTAIN E. coli O157:H7 BACTERIA
Related alerts: 2007-10-26 | 2007-10-27 | 2007-11-02 | 2007-11-03
2007-11-06 | 2007-11-13 | 2007-11-15

OTTAWA, November 15, 2007 - The public warning issued on November 13, 2007 has been expanded to include additional stores and products.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the various beef products described below because these products may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria.

The affected products described below are being recalled as a result of the CFIA?s investigation and traceback conducted on contaminated beef involving Ranchers Beef Ltd. (Establishment 630), Balzac, Alberta.
Updated November 15th, 2007
Store Location Product Description Dates Sold

H.D. Meats
Calgary, AB

Frozen Hanging Tenders in a cryovac bag

Between June 14th and July 5th, 2007 inclusive.
Updated November 13th, 2007
Store Location Product Description Dates Sold

Paradise Halal Meat
Edmonton, AB

Frozen diced oxtails

Between June 12th and August 2nd, 2007 inclusive.

Canora AG Foods
Canora, SK

Boneless Blade Steak - Value Pack, PLU # 161
Cross Rib Steak - Value Pack, PLU #112
Lean Ground Beef - Value Pack, PLU # 156

Between July 30th and August 7th, 2007 inclusive.
Updated November 6th, 2007
Store Location Product Description Dates Sold

Brantford and Simcoe Farmer?s Market at the meat counter marked as Gilles Meat, Ontario

Sirloin steaks

Between June 26th and July 8th, 2007 inclusive.

Maxwell Meats Ltd.
Flesherton, ON

Sirloin steaks

Between June 26th and July 31st, 2007 inclusive.

Oakridge Meats
Aurora, ON

Top butts
Ground beef (all types)

Between June 29th and July 8th, 2007 inclusive.

Talho Rui Gomes
864 Bloor Street
Toronto, ON

Top butts vacuum packed

Between June 28th and June 30th , 2007 inclusive.

Talho Rui Gomes
1300 St. Clair
Toronto, ON

Top butts vacuum packed

Between June 28th and June 30th , 2007 inclusive.

All of the following banners in Atlantic Canada:

Atlantic Superstore,
AXEP,
Cash & Carry,
Dominion,
Freshmart,
Real Canadian Wholesale Club (RCWC),
Red & White,
Save Easy,
SuperValu

"Deluxe Stew" (stewing beef)
Eye of round - Fast fry (steak)
Eye of round (steak)
Eye of round - whole
Eye of round roast
Eye of round roast - Home style
"Regular Stew" (stewing beef)

Between July 7 and July 30th, 2007 inclusive.
Updated November 3th, 2007
Store Location Product Description Dates Sold
Consumer Frosted Foods
Kenora, ON Chuck roast
Lip-on rib-eye roast
Lip-on rib-eye steak
Stewing beef Between July 30th and Aug. 10th, 2007 inclusive.
Cottam Cold Storage & Meat Market
Cottam, ON Ground beef (all types)
Steak (all types) Between June 27th and July 3rd, 2007 inclusive.
Country Good Meats
Thunder Bay, ON Blade steak
Boneless blade roast
Extra lean ground beef
Lean ground beef
Pot roast
Rib-eye roast
Rib-eye steak
Stewing beef Between July 27th and Aug. 14th, 2007 inclusive.
Dunrobin Village Meat Co. Ltd.
Dunrobin, ON Lean ground beef
Regular ground beef
Sirloin steak Between June 26th and July 7th, 2007 inclusive.
Grey County Meats
Maxwell, ON Top sirloin steak Between June 26th and Aug. 4th inclusive.
Harry?s Foods
Winnipeg, MB Bulk pac boneless blade steak
Chuck blade roast boneless
Chuck blade steak boneless
Cross rib roast boneless
Cross rib steak boneless
Ground beef extra lean
Ground beef lean
Regular ground beef
Fresh stewing beef Between July 23rd and Aug. 17th, 2007 inclusive.
Jankes Meat
Weyburn, SK Rib-eye (steak)
Seasoned burgers
(approx. 5 lb cases) Between July 24th and July 29th, 2007 inclusive, and between Aug. 20th and Aug. 26th, 2007 inclusive.
Moncion Grocers Petawawa Market
Petawawa, ON Lean ground beef
Medium ground beef
Regular ground beef
Top sirloin steak
Top sirloin roast Between June 26th and July 7th, 2007 inclusive.
Northern Meat Packers Ltd.
Trout Creek, ON "Hamburger" (ground beef)
Top sirloin steak Between June 26th and June 30th, 2007 inclusive.
P.S. Shop at Home
Scarborough, ON Sirloin steak Between June 29th and July 29th, 2007 inclusive.
Renco Foods
Thunder Bay, ON Blade steak
Boneless blade roast
Cross rib steak
Cross rib roast
Lean ground beef
Lip-on rib-eye steak
Medium ground beef
Regular ground beef Between July 27th and Aug. 14th, 2007 inclusive.
Toronto Wholesale Meats
Toronto, ON "Arrosto" (Italian roast)
Steak (all types)
"Stew" (stewing beef) Between June 26th and June 30th, 2007 inclusive.

The affected products described above are likely no longer available for sale. Consumers who may have previously purchased these products and still have them in their freezers, are advised not to consume these products.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Table 2: Further investigation by the CFIA has verified that the following stores did not receive the affected product and are not stores to which the November 3rd recall applies.

* B & D Meats, Weyburn, SK
* Blackman's Butcher Shop, Grande Prairie, AB
* Boryski's Butcher Block, Saskatoon, SK
* Food Fare, 2285 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
* Frostland Meats trading as Dutch Meat Market, Winnipeg, MB

The list of affected stores and products will be updated as necessary while the CFIA?s investigation and traceback continues.

Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. Some people may have seizures or strokes and some may need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis. Others may live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

The retailers are voluntarily recalling any affected products that may still be in the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recalls.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on E. coli O157:H7, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Fact Sheet - E. coli O157:H7 Food Safety Facts - Preventing foodborne illness

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

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CERTAIN DEL REY TORTILLA PRODUCTS MAY CAUSE ILLNESS

OTTAWA, November 15, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the Del Rey tortilla products listed below because they may cause illness.

The following Del Rey products bearing date codes of OCT/17/07, OCT/20/07, OCT/24/07, NOV/04/07, NOV/10/07, NOV/11/07 are affected by this alert:
Product UPC
Tortillas de Harina Fajita Size 052771 20003 5
Tortillas de Harina 6" 052771 20001 1
Burritos #2 052771 40001 5
Burritos #3 052771 00001 7
Burritos #3 ½ 052771 50001 7
Burritos #4 052771 50002 9

These products have been distributed in Ontario.

The importer is voluntarily recalling these products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

The manufacturer, Del Rey Tortilleria Inc., Chicago, IL, initiated a recall of these products in the USA after Illinois state officials determined that they were connected to illness outbreaks in three Wisconsin schools. All of the children experienced flu-like symptoms including vomiting, nausea and abdominal cramps. Microbial contamination is not suspected and US officials are continuing their investigation to determine the cause of the illnesses.

There have been no reported illnesses in Canada associated with the consumption of these products.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

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UNDECLARED MILK IN UNI-PRESIDENT BRAND RED BEAN ICE BARS AND RED BEAN & JELLY ICE CREAM BARS

OTTAWA, November 15, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to milk proteins not to consume the Uni President brand frozen novelty products described below. The affected products contain milk which is not declared on the label.

All codes of the following Uni-President brand frozen novelty products, imported from Taiwan, are affected by this alert.
Product Size UPC
President Red Bean Ice Bar 510 g (6 bars x 85 g) 4 710608 813600
Red Bean & Jelly Ice Cream Bar 480 g (6 bars x 80 g) 4 710088 070968

These products are known to have been distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario, but may have been distributed nationally.

There has been one reported illness associated with the consumption of these products.

Consumption of these products may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to milk protein.

The importer is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Milk, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Allergens

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

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UNDECLARED MILK IN MEXI-SNAX TORTILLA CHIPS

Related Alerts: 2007-11-15 | 2007-11-16

OTTAWA, November 15, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to milk proteins not to consume Mexi-Snax All Natural Pico de Gallo Tortilla Chips described below. This product may contain milk which is not declared on the label.

The affected product, Mexi-Snax All Natural Pico de Gallo Tortilla Chips, product of USA, is sold in a 255 g package bearing Best By date FEB 12 08 and lot code 2SAQZ B.

This product has been distributed in Quebec.

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

Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to milk protein.

The importer is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Milk, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Allergens

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

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UNDECLARED MILK IN MEXI-SNAX TORTILLA CHIPS

Related Alerts: 2007-11-15 | 2007-11-16

OTTAWA, November 16, 2007 - The public warning issued on November 15, 2007, has been updated to include additional information on product distribution. The affected product has been distributed nationally.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to milk proteins not to consume Mexi-Snax All Natural Pico de Gallo Tortilla Chips described below. This product may contain milk which is not declared on the label.

The affected product, Mexi-Snax All Natural Pico de Gallo Tortilla Chips, product of USA, is sold in a 255 g package bearing Best By date FEB 12 08 and lot code 2SAQZ B.

This product has been distributed nationally.

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

Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to milk protein.

The importer is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Milk, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Allergens

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

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FROZEN BEEF BURGERS MANUFACTURED BY CARDINAL MEAT SPECIALISTS LTD MAY CONTAIN E. coli O157:H7 BACTERIA

Related Alerts: 2007-11-13 | 2007-11-22

OTTAWA, November 22, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Cardinal Meat Specialists Ltd. are warning the public not to consume the frozen beef burgers described below because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 bacteria.

The affected products described below are being voluntarily recalled as a result of the CFIA's continuing investigation associated with the public advisory issued on November 13, 2007, available at HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - COMPLIMENTS BRAND FROZEN BEEF BURGERS MAY CONTAIN E. coli 0157:H7 BACTERIA.

The following products are affected by this alert:
Product UPC Codes
1054 Cardinal Roadhouse Beef Burgers
20 pcs 4oz 113 g (5 lb box) 63351 00126 Product code 1697
Compliments Beef Burgers Super 6
1.36 kg (8 x 6 oz) 55742 34129 BEST BEFORE
08JUN14
08JUN15
Compliments Traditional Beef Burgers
1.36 kg (12 x 4 oz) 55742 34128 BEST BEFORE
08JUN15
Compliments Three Cheese Beef Burgers
1.13 kg (8 x 5 oz) 55742 34131 BEST BEFORE
08JUN22
Compliments Peppercorn & Garlic Beef Burgers
1.13 kg (8 x 5oz) 55742 34132 BEST BEFORE
08JUN14
Compliments The Pulled Porkshire
4 Burgers 680 g 23682 10208 BEST BEFORE
08JUN15
Longo's Ultimate beef burgers
8-1/4 lb / 113 g Burgers 2 lb 907 g 72468 00241 Product code 1697

These products have been distributed nationally.

There have been no reported illness associated with the consumption of these products.

Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses. Symptoms include severe abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea. Some people may have seizures or strokes and some may need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis. Others may live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Cardinal Meat Specialists Ltd., Mississauga, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Cardinal Meat Specialists Ltd.
1-800-363-1439

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on E. coli O157:H7, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Fact Sheet - E. coli O157:H7 Food Safety Facts - Preventing foodborne illness

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

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UNDECLARED MILK IN KELLOGG?S HOLIDAY FROOT LOOPS

OTTAWA, December 6, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Kellogg Canada Inc. are warning people with allergies to milk proteins not to consume Kellogg?s Holiday Froot Loops. The affected product may contain milk protein that is not declared on the label.

The affected product, Kellogg?s Holiday Froot Loops, is sold in 425 g package bearing UPC 0 64100 15208 3 and Best Before code 2008 SE 24 KCB002.

This product has been distributed nationally.

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

Consumption of this product may cause a severe reaction to those individuals with allergies to milk proteins.

The manufacturer, Kellogg Canada Inc., Mississauga, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Kellogg Canada Inc. at 1-877-675-8777 (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday) or via e-mail at cpc.canada@kellogg.com.

CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Milk, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Allergens.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

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CERTAIN METROMINT FLAVOR WATER MAY CONTAIN BACILLUS CEREUS

OTTAWA, December 6, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is advising consumers not to drink certain Metromint flavoured water products as they may be contaminated with Bacillus cereus.

The CFIA has been informed of a recall of Metromint Flavor Water in the United States. Two of the affected flavours, Metromint Spearmint Water and Metromint Peppermint Water, were sold in Canada.

The affected products bear "Best Before" dates prior to 2008/12/21 and were made by Soma Beverage Co. LLC of San Francisco, California. They are packaged in clear plastic 500 mL bottles with a black M on the front and the lettering "KSA" in a rectangle located on the back of the bottle in the lower right-hand corner.

These products were distributed across Canada. The Canadian importer is voluntarily recalling the products. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

There have been no reported illnesses in Canada associated with the consumption of these products.

Food contaminated with Bacillus cereus may not look or smell spoiled. The symptoms of Bacillus cereus food poisoning can include vomiting or diarrhea, abdominal cramps and pain and may occur between 30 minutes and 15 hours after consuming the contaminated product. Infants, children and pregnant women are susceptible to dehydration resulting from diarrhea.

Information on the recall in the United States is available on the US FDA's website: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.

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DONMAR RUBBED OREGANO MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA

OTTAWA, December 13, 2007 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Donmar Foods Inc. are warning the public not to consume Donmar Rubbed Oregano described below because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product, Donmar Rubbed Oregano, is sold in 180 g jars bearing UPC 0 61383 29035 8 and lot code MFG 082007 to MFG 121007 (Manufacturing date between Aug. 20, 2007 to December 10, 2007 inclusive).

This product has been distributed in Ontario.

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

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

Donmar Foods Inc., Aurora, ON is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Salmonella, visit the Food Facts web page at Canadian Food Inspection Agency - Food Facts - Causes of Food Borne Illness.

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at Government of Canada - Canadian Food Inspection Agency / Gouvernement du Canada - Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments.