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Unpasteurized apple cider processed by Rolling Acres Cider Mill recalled due to E. coli O157:H7
- Starting date:
- October 30, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Food Recall Warning
- Subcategory:
- Microbiological - E. coli O157
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Rolling Acres Cider Mill
- Distribution:
- Ontario
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 9401
- Advisory details
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Background
- Affected products
- Images
- Related AWRs
- Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, October 30, 2014 - Rolling Acres Cider Mill is recalling unpasteurized apple cider from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
The following products have been sold by Rolling Acres Cider Mill at the St. Jacobs Farmers' Market located in Waterloo, Ontario on October 11, 2014 and from the company's own location in Waterloo, Ontario between October 10, 2014 and October 11, 2014.
What you should do
Check to see if you have the products in your home. If the products are in your home, do not consume them.
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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Who is affected
There have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Background
This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (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.
Affected products
Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC |
---|---|---|---|---|
Rolling Acres |
Pure apple cider "Unpasturized" |
2 L | 10-10 | None |
Rolling Acres |
Pure apple cider "Unpasturized" |
4 L | 10-10 | None |
None | Unpasteurized apple cider | This product was sold in unlabeled plastic bags | None | None |
Images
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Related AWRs
Media enquiries
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600