Updated Food Recall Warning: Organic Traditions Brand Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed Powder Recalled Due to Salmonella
OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Jun 25, 2014) -
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The food recall warning issued on June 13, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Advantage Health Matters is recalling Organic Traditions brand Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed Powder from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
The following products have been sold nationally.
Recalled products
Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
Organic Traditions | Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed Powder | 227 g | 8 54260 00621 6 | AHM353030, |
Organic Traditions | Sprouted Chia & Flax Seed Powder | 454 g | 8 54260 00547 9 | AHM353030, |
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 Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
- Learn more about the health risks at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/information-for-consumers/fact-sheets/food-poisoning/eng/1331151916451/1331152055552
- Sign up for recall notifications by email or follow us on Twitter at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/stay-connected/eng/1299856061207/1299856119191
Background
This recall was triggered by findings by the CFIA during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.
Illnesses
This recall has been issued as part of a foodborne illness outbreak investigation. There has been a reported illness associated with the consumption of these products.
More information
- CFIA: www.inspection.gc.ca/contactus