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This archive of previously issued food recalls and allergy alerts is provided for reference and research purposes.
Users should note that the products listed in the archive have been subject to removal from the marketplace or appropriate corrective action. Food recalls or allergy alerts are not an indication of the food safety status of products produced at a later date.
HEALTH HAZARD ALERT
CERTAIN SUN BIRD BRAND SEASONING MIXES MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA
Related Alerts:
2010-03-29 | 2010-03-27 | 2010-03-24 | 2010-03-24 | 2010-03-17 | 2010-03-16 | 2010-03-12
OTTAWA, March 27, 2010 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Tree of Life Canada ULC are warning the public not to consume Sun Bird brand Seasoning Mixes described below because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella. These products contain a seasoning made with black pepper which has been recalled by Mincing Overseas Spice Company of Dayton, New Jersey, USA because of possible contamination with Salmonella.
The following seasoning mixes are affected by this recall:
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Bird | Thai Fried Rice | 28 g | 0 74880 07027 9 | W0011G W9309G* |
| Sun Bird | Chop Suey | 28 g | 0 74880 07008 8 | W0006G |
| Sun Bird | Chow Mein | 28 g | 0 74880 07002 6 | W0005G W9316G |
| Sun Bird | Fried Rice | 21 g | 0 74880 07003 3 | W9320G W9334G |
These products have been distributed nationally.
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 these bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a food borne 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 diarrhoea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
The importer, Tree of Life Canada ULC, Mississauga, ON 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 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 our web site at: www.inspection.gc.ca.
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Additional information
- Fact Sheet: Salmonella Food Safety Facts
