Western Family brand Smoked Salmon Nuggets have been recalled across British Columbia and Alberta due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The recall was issued by parent company Delta Pacific Seafood Ltd. on July 25th, and the following product should not be consumed:
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According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick.
Symptoms can include:
- vomiting,
- nausea,
- persistent fever,
- muscle aches,
- severe headache,
- neck stiffness
In severe cases of illness, people may die.
While no illnesses have been reported in connection with this product, the CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation which may lead to further recalls.
If you have recalled products in your home, the CFIA recommends throwing them out or returning them to the store where they were purchased.
For a full listing of all food recalls and allergy alerts in Canada, look online here.