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emailHEALTH HAZARD ALERT
CERTAIN SMOKED SALMON PRODUCTS MAY CONTAIN LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES
OTTAWA, November 14, 2009 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Classic Smokehouse (2003) Inc. are warning the public not to consume certain smoked salmon products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The following Classic Smokehouse brand product is affected by this alert:
| Product | Size | Store | Lot # | PACKED ON dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smoked Sockeye Cream Cheese Log | 200 g | Various stores in Vancouver area | CF831CS | OC 16 OC 29 OC 30 NO 03 NO 09 NO 12 |
Maple Salmon Nuggets sold at various weights from the following locations are also affected by this alert:
| Store | Address | Dates offered for sale |
|---|---|---|
| Regent Fish Ltd. | 4020 Hastings Street, Burnaby | From November 2 to 14, 2009, inclusive |
| Choices Market Kitsilano | 2627 West 16th Avenue, Vancouver | From November 2 to 5, 2009, inclusive |
| Waggott’s Seafoods Ltd. | 7M Park Royal South, West Vancouver | From November 2 to 5, 2009, inclusive |
| Whole Foods Market | 925 Main Street, West Vancouver | From November 2 to 8, 2009, inclusive |
| Whole Foods Market Cambie | 510 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver | From November 2 to 7, 2009, inclusive |
| Whole Foods Market Kitsilano | 2285 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver | From November 2 to 6, 2009, inclusive |
| Choices Market Cambie | 3493 Cambie Street, Vancouver | From November 3 to 7, 2009, inclusive |
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria may cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness. Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu-like illness, however, infections during pregnancy can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
The manufacturer, Classic Smokehouse (2003) Inc., Vancouver, BC, is 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 Listeria monocytogenes, visit the Food Facts web page at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/concen/causee.shtml.
For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at www.inspection.gc.ca.
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