Advisory details
Ottawa, August 10, 2012 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public, distributors and food service establishments not to consume, sell, serve or use the dried Basil products described below because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
This is an ongoing food safety investigation. The CFIA is working with various parties to identify and remove all affected basil products that were made with the dried basil recalled by Shah Trading Co. Ltd., Scarborough, Ontario on August 3, 2012.
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Lot # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Seasons | Basil Rubbed | 2.27 kg (5 lb) | 0 66844 22133 9 | 21861R, 21371R, 20791R, 20741R, 20631R, 20531R * |
| All Seasons | Basil Rubbed | 2.27 kg (5 lb) | 0 66844 20058 7 * | 20891R * |
| All Seasons | Basil Rubbed | 2.27 kg (5 lb) | None * | 210111, 211411, 211511, 212211, 213611, 216011, 220811 or no code * |
| McArthur Food Market |
Basil Rubbed | Various weights |
None | Sold from McArthur Food Market, 300 McArthur Avenue Ottawa, ON from February 7, 2012 to August 9, 2012 inclusive |
| None – sold from bulk bin at Tutti Fruiti Famous Foods 64 Kensington Ave, Toronto, ON |
Basil | Various weights |
None | Sold from March 20, 2012 to August 10, 2012 inclusive |
| Marche Victoria | Rubbed Basil | 50 g | 200000 400996 | Sold from Marché Victoria 6324 Victoria Montreal, QC and Marché Victoria 4759 Blvd. des Sources, Pierrefonds, QC from May 4 2012 to August 10, 2012 inclusive |
| None | Basil | 100 g | None | Sold from Toronto Cash & Carry, 1405 Gerald Street, Toronto, ON from March 2, 2012 to August 10, 2012 inclusive |
| Sold from bulk bin at Bulk Food Warehouse 1621 Wilson Ave, North York, ON |
Basil | Various weights |
None | Sold from April 10, 2012 to August 10, 2012 inclusive |
| None | Basil | 50 g | None | Sold from House of Spice 190 Augusta Avenue, Toronto, ON from February 8, 2012 to August 10, 2012 inclusive |
| None | Basil | 100 g | None | Sold from House of Spice 190 Augusta Avenue, Toronto, ON from February 8, 2012 to August 10, 2012 inclusive |
| None | Basil | 200 g | None | Sold from House of Spice 190 Augusta Avenue, Toronto, ON from February 8, 2012 to August 10, 2012 inclusive |
| Sold from bulk bin at Sugar & Spice 265 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON |
Basil | Various weights |
None | Sold from May 15, 2012 to August 10, 2012 inclusive |
| Iqbal Foods | IHF Basil Rubbed |
50 g | 472253100309 | Sold from Iqbal Foods 2 Thorncliffe Park Drive Toronto, ON from March 8 2012 to August 9, 2012 inclusive |
* Corrections to previous release
These products have been distributed in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and New Brunswick. However, they may have been distributed in other provinces.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
The importer, Shah Trading Co. Ltd., Scarborough, ON and other distributors are voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
For more information consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).
For information on Salmonella, visit the Food Facts web page at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/concen/cause/salmonellae.shtml
For information on all food recalls, visit the CFIA's Food Recall Report at: http://active.inspection.gc.ca/eng/corp/recarapp_dbe.asp.
To find out more about receiving recalls by e-mail, and other food safety facts, visit: www.foodsafety.gc.ca. Food and consumer product recalls are also available at http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca.
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