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Food recall warning

Certain Seasoned, Cooked Chicken Breast Strips prepared by Le Champ du Coq Inc., may contain Salmonella bacteria

Starting date:
April 25, 2013
Type of communication:
Recall
Alert sub-type:
Updated Health Hazard Alert
Subcategory:
Microbiological - Salmonella
Hazard classification:
Class 2
Source of recall:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:
Desco Services Alimentaires Inc.
Distribution:
National, Ontario, Quebec
Extent of the product distribution:
Retail
CFIA reference number:
7981

Advisory details

Ottawa, April 25, 2013 - The public warning issued on April 23, 2013 has been updated to include additional distribution information.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Desco Services Alimentaires Inc. are warning the public not to consume the Le Champ du Coq brand Seasoned, Cooked Chicken Breast Strips because they may be undercooked and, therefore, contaminated with Salmonella.

This product has been distributed in Quebec and Ontario. However, it may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

The distributor, Desco Services Alimentaires Inc., Boisbriand, Québec, is voluntarily recalling the affected product 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
Le Champ du Coq Inc. Seasoned, Cooked Chicken Breast Strips sold in 4 kg boxes Best Before: 2013-NO-05 83569400974043 Bear the stamp, "CANADA 209"

Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600