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Unpasteurized cider recalled due to E. coli O157:H7
- Starting date:
- October 31, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Updated Food Recall Warning
- Subcategory:
- Microbiological - E. coli O157
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Osoleo Wildcrafters
- Distribution:
- Ontario
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- Advisory details
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Background
- Affected products
- Images
- Related AWRs
- Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, October 31, 2014 - The food recall warning issued on October 30, 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.
Industry is recalling unpasteurized cider from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
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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- View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process
Who is affected
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
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.
Affected products
Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC | Additional info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
None | Unpasteurized apple cider | Sold in unlabeled plastic jugs and unlabeled plastic bags | None | None | Distribution information: Sold from October 10, 2014 to October 11, 2014, inclusively at 926 King Street North, Waterloo, Ontario |
None | Unpasteurized apple cider | Sold in unlabeled plastic jugs | None | None | Distribution information: Sold from October 10, 2014 to October 11, 2014, inclusively at 3124 Lobsinger Line, St. Clements, Ontario |
Osoleo Wildcrafters | Cranberry-Apple Cider Unpasteurized | 1 L, 2 L, 4 L | None | None |
Distribution information: Sold by Osoleo Wildcrafters from October 10, 2014 to October 13, 2014, inclusively at:
|
None | Cranberry-Apple Cider Unpasteurized | Sold in unlabeled plastic jugs | None | None |
Distribution information: Sold by Osoleo Wildcrafters from October 10, 2014 to October 13, 2014, inclusively at:
|
Two Century Farm | Pear Cider Unpasteurized | 1 L, 2 L, 4 L | None | None |
Distribution information: Sold by Osoleo Wildcrafters from October 10, 2014 to October 13, 2014, inclusively at:
|
None | Pear Cider Unpasteurized | Sold in unlabeled plastic jugs | None | None |
Distribution information: Sold by Osoleo Wildcrafters from October 10, 2014 to October 13, 2014, inclusively at:
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Images
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Related AWRs
Media enquiries
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600