Food recall warning

Chocofolie brand "Chocolat Dubaï - chocolat au lait kunafa & pistache" recalled due to Salmonella

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Summary

Product
"Chocolat Dubaï - chocolat au lait kunafa & pistache"
Issue
Food - Microbial contamination - Salmonella
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products

Distribution
Quebec

Affected products

Brand Product Size UPC Code(s)
Chocofolie "Chocolat Dubaï - chocolat au lait kunafa & pistache" 145 g None 225076

Issue

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

This recall is linked to an ongoing investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. Please refer to the Food Safety Investigation page for further details and related recall notifications and food recall warnings.

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

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Additional information

Background

This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak.

The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating an outbreak of human illness. Please refer to the Public Health Notice for further details on this active outbreak investigation.

What is being done

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Food recall warning
Category
Food - Candy, confectionary, snacks and sweeteners
Companies

Recalling firm: Les Sucreries Chocofolie Inc.

Published by
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Audience
General public
Distribution
Quebec
Recall class
Class 2
Identification number
RA-78030
Canadian Food Inspection Agency ID
16743
Media and public enquiries

Public enquiries
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca

Media relations
Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca

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