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Certain almond butter, peanut butter and tahini sold in bulk or repackaged at various retailers may contain Salmonella or other harmful bacteria
- Starting date:
- May 10, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Advisory
- Alert sub-type:
- Consumer Advisory
- Subcategory:
- Microbiological - Other, Microbiological - Salmonella
- Hazard classification:
- Class 2
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Tootsi Impex Inc.
- Distribution:
- Alberta, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 7977
Advisory details
Ottawa, May 10, 2013 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume certain almond butter, peanut butter and tahini sold in bulk or repackaged at the various locations described below because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella or other harmful bacteria.
The affected products were sold at some time during the period indicated below.
Consumers who are unsure if they have affected product are advised to check with their retailer.
Affected Products
1. Natural Crunchy Peanut Butter, Tootsi Impex Inc., 10 kg, Lots: JM12 164 and JM12 086, available from May 2012
Store name | Location | Dates Sold Up To |
---|---|---|
Mother Natures | 331 Columbia Avenue, Castelgar, BC | April 19, 2013 |
Les Pères Nature St-Georges | 10735, 1E Avenue, St-Georges, QC | January 15, 2013 |
Pères Nature (Ste-Marie) Inc. | 590 Boul. Vachon Nord, Ste-Marie-de Beauce, QC | February 9, 2013 |
Le Vrac du marché Atwater | 138 Avenue Atwater, Montreal, QC | December 15, 2012 |
Le Garde-manger chez Gail | 103 rue Châteauguay, Huntingdon, QC | November 30, 2012 |
Foodsmiths | 106 Wilson Street W., Perth, ON | December 31, 2012 |
Yarmouth Natural Food | 3 Jenkins Street, Yarmouth, NS | September 25 – October 25, 2012 |
Herb & Spice | 375 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON | Septembre 30, 2012 |
Frenco | 3985 Boul. St-Laurent, Montreal, QC | December 15, 2012 |
2. Organic Peanut Butter, Tootsi Impex Inc., 10 kg, Lots: JM12 164 and JM12 086, available from May 2012
Store name | Location | Dates Sold Up To |
---|---|---|
Penticton Whole Food Emporium | 1771 Main Street # 103, Penticton, BC | April 19, 2013 |
Nutter’s Prince Albert | 365, 36th Street W, Prince Albert, SK | April 19, 2013 |
CRMR at Home | 330-17 Avenue, SW, Calgary, AB | May 24, 2012 - April 19, 2013 |
Going Nuts | Calgary Farmer’s Market, 510- 77th Avenue SE, Calgary, AB | July 10 - December 31, 2012 |
Market Organics | 126 York St., Ottawa, ON | April 19, 2013 |
Kredl’s Corner Market | 1171 Main Street, Hampton, NB | May 23 - July 31, 2012 |
Pour l’amour d’une planète | 507B rue du sud, Cowansville, QC | January 15, 2013 |
Noah’s Natural Foods | 322 Bloor Street W., Toronto, ON | April 19, 2013 |
Cedars & Co. Food Market | 1255 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON | April 19, 2013 |
Country Bulk Inc. | 845 Weber Street North, Waterloo, ON | April 19, 2013 |
3. Natural Creamy Peanut Butter, Tootsi Impex Inc., 10 kg, Lots: JM12 164 and
JM12 086, available from March 2012
Store name | Location | Dates Sold Up To |
---|---|---|
Sunripe | 744 Adelaide St. N., London, ON | August 3, 2012 - April 19, 2013 |
Le Vrac du marché Atwater | 138 Avenue Atwater, Montreal, QC | December 15, 2012 |
Herb & Spice | 375 Bank Street, Ottawa, On | September 30, 2012 |
Yarmouth Natural Food | 3 Jenkins Street, Yarmouth, NS | September 25 – October 25, 2012 |
Foodsmiths | 106 Wilson Street W., Perth, ON | December 31, 2012 |
Le Garde-Manger chez Gail | 103 rue Chateauguay, Huntingdon, QC | November 30, 2012 |
Les Pères Nature St-Georges | 10735, 1E Avenue, St-Georges, QC | January 15, 2013 |
Pères Nature (Ste-Marie) Inc. | 590 Boul. Vachon Nord, Ste-Marie-de Beauce, QC | February 9, 2013 |
Frenco | 3985 Boul. St-Laurent, Montreal, QC | December 15, 2012 |
Cedars & Co. Food Market | 1255 Bank Street, Ottawa, ON | April 19, 2013 |
4. Natural Almond Butter, Tootsi Impex Inc., 10 kg, Lots: 1027R and 12 164, available from May 2012
Store name | Location | Dates Sold Up To |
---|---|---|
Sunripe | 744 Adelaide St. N., London, ON | September 6, 2012 -April 19, 2013 |
Foodsmiths | 106 Wilson Steet W, Perth, ON | December 31, 2012 |
Yarmouth Natural Food | 3 Jenkins Street, Yarmouth, NS | September 25 – October 25, 2012 |
Frenco | 3985 Boul. St-Laurent, Montreal, QC | December 15, 2012 |
Foodstuffs Inc. | 89 Main South, Georgetown, ON | April 19, 2013 |
Pour l’amour d’une planète | 507B rue du sud, Cowansville, QC | January 15, 2013 |
5. Organic Tahini (Bulk), Tootsi Impex Inc., 10 kg, Lots: JM12 164 and JM12 086, available from April 2012
Store name | Location | Dates Sold Up To |
---|---|---|
Kredl’s Corner Market | 1171 Main Street, Hampton, NB | July 31, 2012 – May 6, 2013 |
Pour l’amour d’une planète | 507B rue du sud, Cowansville, QC | January 15, 2013 |
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Consumption of the affected almond butter, peanut butter and tahini could result in a wide range of symptoms that may include vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, headache and body ache. In rare cases, chronic, severe, or even life-threatening symptoms may occur.
The manufacturer, distributor, and retailers are voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
Media enquiries
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600