Dubai brand Pistachio & Knafeh Milk Chocolate recalled due to Salmonella
Brand(s)
Summary
Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products.
Affected products
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Code(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | Pistachio & Knafeh Milk Chocolate | 145 g | 6 11834 51237 1 | All codes up to and including 225.090 |
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
Recalling firm: Distribution Bonbons JJ Candy
Media and public enquiries
Company information
Distribution Bonbons JJ Candy
Email: info@distributionjjcandy.com
Public enquiries
Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca
Media relations
Telephone: 613-773-6600
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