Central-Epicure Smoked Salmon Recall Expands Again

 

Updated Health Hazard Alert – Certain Central-Epicure brand Smoked Atlantic Salmon may contain Listeria monocytogenes

Recall / advisory date:

April 5, 2013

Reason for recall / advisory:

Microbiological – Listeria

Hazard classification:

Class 1

Company / Firm:

Central-Epicure Food Products Ltd.

Distribution:

Ontario

Extent of the distribution:

Retail

Advisory details

Ottawa, April 5, 2013 – The public warning issued on April 3, 2013 has been expanded to include additional products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Previously identified products included in this recall can be found on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Central-Epicure Food Products Ltd. are warning the public not to consume the Central-Epicure brand Smoked Atlantic Salmon products described below because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Consumers who may have purchased Smoked Atlantic Salmon from these locations, and are unsure if they have the affected product, are advised to check with the store to determine if their product is being recalled.

These products are distributed in Ontario.

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

The manufacturer, Central-Epicure Food Products Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

Affected products

Brand Name	Common Name	Size	UPC	Additional Info
Central-Epicure	Smoked Atlantic Salmon	1 kg	No UPC on package	Best Before Date 13AL06

Related recalls

2013-04-03c – Certain Central-Epicure brand smoked salmon products may contain Listeria monocytogenes

More information

The Smoked Atlantic Salmon described above was also sold in variable weights at fish counters in the following locations in Ontario:

Store	Product name on label	UPC	Dates
McEwan Foods 38 Karl Fraser Road North York	Smoked Atlantic Salmon	Begins with 2 02463	Packed on dates from March 22, 2013 to April 2, 2013 inclusive
Various Metro stores in Ontario	Smoked Atlantic Salmon Centre Cut	Begins with 219080	Packed on dates up to and including 13.APR.04
Waterfront Seafood Market 3631 Dixie Rd Mississauga	Sliced Smkd Salmon	Begins with 0 2001202	Packed on dates from March 22, 2013 to March 26, 2013 inclusive

For more information, consumers and industry can contact:

Central-Epicure Food Products Ltd. at foodsafety@centralepicure.com

CFIA by filling out the online feedback form.

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.

For more information on foodborne pathogens, visit the Causes of Food Poisoning web page. 

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More Mauri Gorgonzola Cheese Recalled

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Updated Health Hazard Alert – Certain Mauri brand Gorgonzola may contain Listeria monocytogenes

Recall date:

March 1, 2013

Reason for recall:

Microbiological – Listeria

Hazard classification:

Class 1

Recalling Firm:

Arla Foods Incorporated

Distribution:

Alberta, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec

Extent of the distribution:

Retail

Advisory details

Ottawa, March 1, 2013 – The public warning issued on February 25, 2013 has been updated to include additional Best Before date codes of the product.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Arla Foods Inc. are warning the public not to consume the Mauri brand Gorgonzola cheese, product of Italy, described below because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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 these 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.

The importer, Arla Foods Inc., Concord, ON, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

Affected products

Brand Name	Common Name	Size	Codes(s) on Product
Mauri	Gorgonzola	Approximately 1.5 kg	13/04/13 & 21/04/13

Related recalls

2013-02-25 – Certain Mauri brand Gorgonzola may contain Listeria monocytogenes

More information

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

Carl Choueiri of Arla Foods Inc. at 905-669-9393 Ext. 438;

Christine Picheca, Jesson and Company Communications Inc., at 416-992-1092 or 416-323-7828.

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).

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.

Fact Sheet: Food Safety Facts on Listeria

Media enquiries

Carl Choueiri
Arla Foods Inc.
905-669-9393 Ext. 438

Christine Picheca
Jesson and Company Communications Inc.
416-992-1092 or 416-323-7828.

CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600

 

Saucisson Vaudois Issues Sausage Recall

 

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2416-Class 1 recall

Warning not to eat deli meat and ready to eat products

Quebec, February 7, 2013 - The MAPAQ, in collaboration with the company operating under the name Saucisson Vaudois located at 368 Main Street, St. Brigid is warning the public not to consume the products described below and manufactured by this company because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes .

 

Product	Expiry date “best before”
Greaves craftsman	February 13, 2013
Rillettes wild boar and deer	February 21, 2013
Rabbit rillettes
Smoked meat beef sliced	February 23, 2013
Mini sausage Oberland	February 22, 2013
Meatloaf end
Meatloaf pepper
Meatloaf farmer
Chicken Meatloaf
Meatloaf with ham

This notice applies to all units of the products were sold in variable weight formats, setting mentioned above. Products have on their label: “SAUSAGE VAUDOIS, 365 MAIN STREET, STE-Brigide”

 The company is voluntarily recalling the product and have agreed with MAPAQ to disseminate this warning as a precaution. It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of this food has not been reported to date MAPAQ.

People who have any of these products in their possession are advised not to consume them. They must either return the product to the institution where they bought it or throw it away. Even if the product does not show evidence of tampering or smell spoiled, microbiological analysis revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness that can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Pregnant women and their unborn children, the elderly, children and people with weakened immune systems are considered the most vulnerable.

 

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British Columbia Safeway’s Recall Tainted LifeForce Foods Sprouts

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Certain LIFEFORCE FOODS brand ALFALFA, SPICY and BROCCO SPROUTS may contain Listeria monocytogenes

OTTAWA, January 28, 2013 – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Canada Safeway Limited are warning the public not to consume the LifeForce Foods brand Sprouts described below because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

All codes of the following LifeForce Foods brand sprouts, product of USA, packaged in plastic clamshell containers of 85 grams, are affected by this alert:

Product	UPC
Brocco Sprouts	8 51042 00400 2
Spicy sprouts	8 51042 00401 9
Alfalfa sprouts	8 51042 00402 6

LifeForce Foods – Brocco Sprouts

LifeForce Foods – Spicy Sprouts

These products have been distributed through Canada Safeway stores in British Columbia only.

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

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these 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.

The importer, Canada Safeway Limited, Calgary, AB, 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:

Canada Safeway Limited at 403-730-3511;

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).

Saucisson Vaudois of St. Brigid, Quebec, Recalls Deli Meats and Ready To Eat Products

Warning not to eat deli meat products and ready to eat products

Quebec, December 14, 2012 - The MAPAQ, in collaboration with the company operating under the name Saucisson Vaudois, 368 Main Street, St. Brigid, is warning the public not to consume the products described below and manufactured by this company because they may contain Listeria monocytogenes .

 

Product	Lot referred
All meats and meat products sold ready to eat the facility mentioned above	Packaging dates located between November 16 and December 11
All meats and meat products sold in ready to eat various institutions marked C-291
Chicken liver mousse with port brand Golden Grain
Poultry and cranberry pie Porto brand Doré Gain

The company is voluntarily recalling the product and has agreed with MAPAQ to disseminate this warning as a precaution. It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of this food have not been reported to date to MAPAQ.

People who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must either return it to the institution where they bought it or throw it away. Even if the product does not show evidence of tampering or smell spoiled, microbiological analysis revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness that can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Pregnant women and their unborn children, the elderly, children and people with weakened immune systems are considered the most vulnerable.

Additional Information

Directorate of Animal Health
and Food Inspection
Tel. : 450 972-3020

CFIA Releases Statement On Aliya’s Foods Limited

December 1, 2012, Ottawa: Aliya’s Foods Limited, Establishment 720 of Edmonton, Alberta has voluntarily recalled its Trader Joe’s Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice product due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed that all of the affected product was shipped to the United States and was not distributed in the Canadian marketplace. The CFIA informed American officials, who have issued a public health alert in the United States.

The potential contamination was detected on one production line during routine testing. Subsequent testing conducted by the company, and verified by the CFIA, has shown no additional evidence of Listeria contamination.

As a precaution, the CFIA has initiated a food safety investigation. As recommended by the Weatherill Report, no product from the implicated production line will be allowed to enter the Canadian or American marketplace unless the CFIA verifies that tests forListeria monocytogenes are negative.

Aliya’s Foods Limited Recalls Trader Joe’s Butter Chicken

December 1, 2012, Ottawa: Aliya’s Foods Limited, Establishment 720 of Edmonton, Alberta has voluntarily recalled its Trader Joe’s Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice product due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed that all of the affected product was shipped to the United States and was not distributed in the Canadian marketplace. The CFIA informed American officials, who have issued a public health alert in the United States.

The potential contamination was detected on one production line during routine testing. Subsequent testing conducted by the company, and verified by the CFIA, has shown no additional evidence of Listeria contamination.

As a precaution, the CFIA has initiated a food safety investigation. As recommended by the Weatherill Report, no product from the implicated production line will be allowed to enter the Canadian or American marketplace unless the CFIA verifies that tests for Listeria monocytogenes are negative.

 

Costco Recalls Veggie Patch Ultimate Meatless Burgers

OTTAWA, November 30, 2012 – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Costco Wholesale Canada Inc. are warning the public not to consume the Veggie Patch brand The Ultimate Meatless Burger described below because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product, Veggie Patch brand The Ultimate Meatless Burger, was produced in the United States of America and imported into Canada. This product was sold refrigerated in 1.02 kg tray, bearing UPC 6 10129 08477 7. The two Best Before dates affected by this alert are Jan/12/2013 and Jan/17/2013.

This product has been distributed in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, and 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 these 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.

The importer, Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd., Ottawa, 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 one of the following numbers:

VEGGIE PATCH (manufacturer) at 1-888-807-0765 (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, Sunday to Saturday, or at contactus@veggiepatch.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).

Veggie Patch brand The Ultimate Meatless Burger

Related articles

• Listeria scare prompts Costco veggie burger recall (cbc.ca)
• VEGGIE PATCH Voluntarily Recalls Two Items- The Ultimate Meatless Burger and Falafel- Due To Possible Risk Of Contamination By Listeria Monocytogenes (fda.gov)
• Costco veggie burgers recalled due to possible Listeria contamination (theglobeandmail.com)

 

Details Emerge of The Capital Packers Inc. Suspension

CFIA Suspends Operations at Establishment 231, Capital Packers Inc.

HEALTH HAZARD ALERT – Certain CAPITAL brand and COMPLIMENTS brand HAM SAUSAGES may contain Listeria monocytogenes

November 22, 2012, Ottawa: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has suspended the licence to operate of Establishment 231, Capital Packers Inc., in Edmonton, Alberta effective November 22, 2012.

The CFIA has determined that adequate controls for food safety are not being reliably implemented in the facility on a consistent basis. The company has failed to correct deficiencies previously identified through CFIA inspections.

All products currently at this plant are under CFIA detention and control. In addition, theCFIA is conducting a food safety investigation to determine if products shipped from the plant pose potential risks to consumers, particularly related to Listeria monocytogenescontamination. The CFIA will immediately alert the public if unsafe food could be in the marketplace.

Capital Packers Inc. will not be able to resume operations until they have fully implemented the necessary corrective actions and the CFIA is fully confident in the plant’s capacity to effectively manage food safety risks.

The safety of consumers is the CFIA’s top priority and the Agency will work diligently to ensure there is no potential risk to consumers. Additional information will be provided as soon as it becomes available.

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• Edmonton meat-processing plant has licence suspended (cbc.ca)
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Capital Packers Inc. License Suspended & Recalls Ham Sausage

CFIA Suspends Capital Packers Inc. License and Issues Recall for Certain CAPITAL brand and COMPLIMENTS brand HAM SAUSAGES may contain Listeria monocytogenes

OTTAWA, November 22, 2012 – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Capital Packers Inc. (EST 231) are warning the public not to consume Capital brand and Compliments brand Ham Sausages described below because the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The following products are affected by this alert:

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Code
Capital	Ham Sausage	300 g	0 64946 51100 6	2012 DE 26
Compliments	Ham Sausage	375 g	0 68820 10061 4	2012 DE 26

The CFIA has suspended the licence to operate at Establishment 231, Capital Packers Inc. effective today. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation and the public warning may be updated if additional food products are identified which are deemed to be a health risk.

These products may have been distributed nationally.

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

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these 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.

The manufacturer, Capital Packers Inc. (EST 231), Edmonton, AB 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:

Capital Packers Inc. at 780-476-1391, ext. 345;

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).

 

Related articles

• Edmonton meat-processing plant has licence suspended (cbc.ca)
• Edmonton meat processing plant’s licence suspended over listeria fears (calgaryherald.com)
• CFIA suspends licence of Edmonton meat-processing plant (ctvnews.ca)