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Organic by Nature brand frozen Organic Sweet Peas recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
- Starting date:
- April 23, 2016
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Food Recall Warning
- Subcategory:
- Microbiological - Listeria
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd.
- Distribution:
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 10556
- Advisory details
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Background
- Affected products
- Images
- Related AWRs
- Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, April 23, 2016 - Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. is recalling Organic by Nature brand frozen Organic Sweet Peas from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.
The following product has been sold by Costco warehouse locations in British Colombia, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
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 Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
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- View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process
If you suspect you have become ill from eating a recalled product, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recommends contacting your doctor.
Who is affected
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
Background
This recall was triggered by a recall in another country. 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 product from the marketplace.
Affected products
Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC |
---|---|---|---|---|
Organic by Nature | Sweet Peas – Organic (frozen) | 2.5 kg |
Best by dates: 10.22.17 12.03.17 03.16.18 |
8 46358 00061 9 |
Images
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Related AWRs
Media enquiries
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600