Updated Food Recall Warning: Frozen Pork Spring Rolls, Pork Buns and Pork Wontons Sold in Alberta Recalled Due to E. Coli O157:H7
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Sep 10, 2014) -
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The food recall warning issued on September 5, 2014 has been updated to include additional distribution information and selling dates. This additional information was identified during the outbreak investigation led by Alberta Health Services (AHS) and supported by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
Vinh Fat Food Products is recalling frozen pork spring rolls, pork buns and pork wontons from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
The following frozen pork products have been sold from Vinh Fat Food Products, 10630-97th Street, Edmonton, and may have also been sold by other retailers in Alberta.
Recalled products
Product | Size | UPC | Affected Selling Dates |
Pork Spring Rolls | Variable | None | Between July 10, 2014 and September 8, 2014, inclusively |
Pork Buns | Variable | None | Between July 10, 2014 and September 8, 2014, inclusively |
Pork Wontons | Variable | None | Between July 10, 2014 and September 8, 2014, inclusively |
Consumers who are unsure if they have the affected products are advised to check with their retailer.
What you should do
Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea. In severe cases of illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
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Background
This recall was triggered by the E. coli O157:H7 foodborne outbreak investigation led by Alberta Health Services (http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/10353.asp) and supported by the CFIA.
As the investigation proceeds, if other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
Alberta Health Services and the CFIA are verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.
Illnesses
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
More information
• CFIA: www.inspection.gc.ca/contactus