Maple Leaf Foods is recalling some of its chicken breast strip products across Canada due to possible contamination.
The products could contain a toxin produced by the Staphylococcus bacteria and cannot easily be killed through normal cooking temperatures.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said the recalled product is the 840 gram packages of Maple Leaf Chicken Breast Strips, with an expiry date of September 29, 2018, and the UPC 0 63100 03089 6.
The CFIA said illnesses connected to the consumption of the product have been reported.
The recall was triggered by a consumer complaint and the CFIA notes that there have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of the product.
Common symptoms of poisoning from the bacteria include nausea, vomiting, cramping and fever.
These products should be thrown away or returned to store.
