Kirkland Signature brand Quinoa Salad sold from Costco in Ancaster, Ontario recalled due to reported illnesses

Starting date:

November 5, 2015

Type of communication:

Recall

Alert sub-type:

Food Recall Warning

Subcategory:

Microbiological - Other, Other

Hazard classification:

Class 2

Source of recall:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalling firm:

Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd.

Distribution:

Ontario

Extent of the product distribution:

Retail

CFIA reference number:

10156

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  Advisory details
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  What you should do
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  Who is affected
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  Background
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Advisory details

Ottawa, November 5, 2015 - Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. is recalling Kirkland Signature brand Quinoa Salad from the marketplace because of reported illnesses. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

The following product has been sold from Costco located in Ancaster, Ontario between October 26 and November 3, 2015.

What you should do

Check to see if you have recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to a Costco warehouse.

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Who is affected

There have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Background

This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (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 product from the marketplace.

Affected products

Images

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Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations

613-773-6600