The CFIA updated the information related to the outbreak of Salmonella due to frozen whole kernel corn initially reported on December 14-19, 2021. There are now 110 Salmonella illnesses reported across five provinces. Based on the investigation findings to date, the outbreak is linked to Alasko brand frozen whole kernel corn. The outbreak affected 5 provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario. Initially, investigators identified that many cases reported fresh avocados before they became ill; however, more information was needed to confirm the outbreak’s source. Testing found the outbreak strain of Salmonella in an unopened package of Alasko brand frozen whole kernel corn. As of January 21, there have been 110 laboratory-confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis illness investigated in British Columbia (42), Alberta (49), Saskatchewan (4), Manitoba (13), and Ontario (2). The illnesses reported in Ontario are related to travel to Alberta and British Columbia. Several additional secondary recalls have been issued for products made using the recalled Alasko brand frozen whole kernel corn. @ https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/public-health-notices/2021/outbreak-salmonella-infections.html
To investigate an outbreak of Salmonella infections involving five provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario.
The FDA reported that Frozen Food Development recalled imported Lidl 12-ounce packages of Frozen Chopped Spinach because the product can be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled Frozen Chopped Spinach was distributed in Lidl retail stores in GA, SC, NC, VA, MD, DE, NY, NJ, and PA. The product comes in 12-ounce poly bags. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The potential for contamination was noted after routine testing revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 12-ounce packages of Lidl Frozen Chopped Spinach.@ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/frozen-food-development-recalls-lidl-branded-chopped-spinach-because-possible-health-risk
Frozen Food Development is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Lidl branded 12-ounce packages of Frozen Chopped Spinach because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) conducts a food safety investigation of Mahruse brand Halva with Black Seeds due to possible Salmonella contamination. Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results triggered the recall. The recalled product has been sold in Ontario and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/mahruse-brand-halva-black-seeds-recalled-due-salmonella?utm_source=r_listserv
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The CFIA reported that African Foodways Market (Winnipeg, MB) recalled re-packaged Tiger Nuts from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination from rodent infestation. This recall was triggered by a referral from The Saskatchewan Health Authority. The recalled product has been sold in Manitoba. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/certain-tiger-nuts-recalled-due-possible-salmonella-contamination-rodent-infestation?utm_source=r_listserv
