Advisory details
Ottawa, December 2, 2012 - The public warning issued earlier on December 2, 2012 has been updated to include additional products containing filberts (hazelnuts).
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Loblaw Companies Ltd. are warning the public not to consume the in-shell Mixed Nuts described below because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The following mixed nuts, products of USA, are affected by this alert:
These products were distributed nationally in Loblaw banners - Real Canadian Super Store, Fortinos, Freshmart, Loblaws, No Frills, Valu-Mart, Your Independent Grocer, Zehrs, Dominion, Red & White, Save Easy, Cash and Carry, Real Canadian Wholesale Club, Maxi & Cie, Maxi, Presto, Club Entrepôt, Provigo, Extra Foods, Shop Easy, Super Valu, Westfair, Affiliated Independents, Quick Mart.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
The retailer, Loblaw Companies Ltd., Brampton, ON, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:
Loblaw Customer Relations at 1-800-296-2332 or customerservice@loblaws.ca;
Public Relations Department, Loblaw Companies Limited at (905) 459-2500 or pr@loblaw.ca;
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).
