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Food recall warning

Various food products containing peanuts or peanut butter recalled by Sunland Inc., USA may contain Salmonella bacteria

Starting date:
October 18, 2012
Type of communication:
Recall
Alert sub-type:
Health Hazard Alert
Subcategory:
Microbiological - Salmonella
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Source of recall:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:
The Produce Terminal
Distribution:
British Columbia, Ontario
Extent of the product distribution:
Retail
CFIA reference number:
7519

Advisory details

Ottawa, October 18, 2012 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume, sell or serve the food products described below because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella.

These recalls are part of an ongoing food safety investigation. This recall of peanut butter products in Canada is related to the expanding peanut butter product recall in the USA by Sunland Inc. due to possible Salmonella Bredeney contamination.

There have been no illnesses reported in Canada associated with the consumption of these peanut butter products. However, there are confirmed Salmonella Bredeney illnesses in multiple states in the United States.

The importers and retailers are voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

Affected products

Affected products
Brand name Common name Size Code(s) on product UPC Additional info
Earthbound Farm Baby Spinach Grab & Go Salad Kit with Peanuts 3.5 oz All Use By dates 0 32601 08875 0 Distribution - ON & BC (Certain stores)

Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600