Certain combo meats are the year’s first food recall in Canada due to microbial contamination from Salmonella. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has warned the public not to consume the recalled projects.
Salmonella contamination
Affected products
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Save on Foods | Lemon chicken combo meal | 450 g | 0 056364 901057 | Packed on 2021.DE.29 Best Before 2022.JA.02Packed on 2021.DE.28 Best Before 2022.JA.01Packed on 2021.DE.27 Best Before 2021.DE.31 |
| Save on Foods | Sweet & sour pork meal | 450 g | 0 056364 901064 | Packed on 2021.DE.29 Best Before 2022.JA.02Packed on 2021.DE.28 Best Before 2022.JA.01Packed on 2021.DE.27 Best Before 2021.DE.31 |
| Save on Foods | Ginger beef combo meal | 450 g | 0 056364 901071 | Packed on 2021.DE.29 Best Before 2022.JA.02Packed on 2021.DE.28 Best Before 2022.JA.01Packed on 2021.DE.27 Best Before 2021.DE.31 |
| Save on Foods | Honey garlic chicken combo meal | 450 g | 0 280155 908998 | Packed on 2021.DE.29 Best Before 2022.JA.02Packed on 2021.DE.28 Best Before 2022.JA.01Packed on 2021.DE.27 Best Before 2021.DE.31 |
CFIA recommends the public respond to the recall by taking the following steps:
- If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor
- Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home
- Do not consume the recalled products
- Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased
ABOUT SALMONELLA
Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria does not usually look, smell, or taste spoiled. Anyone can become sick with a Salmonella infection. Infants, children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are fragile, according to the CDC.
Anyone who has eaten any recalled products and developed symptoms of Salmonella food poisoning should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctors about the possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria because special tests are necessary to diagnose salmonellosis. Salmonella infection symptoms can mimic other illnesses, frequently leading to misdiagnosis.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. In some cases, however, diarrhea may be so severe that patients require hospitalization.
Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop a severe illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions. Some people get infected without getting sick or showing any symptoms. However, they may still spread the infections to others.
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