Food recall warning

Germina brand "Brocoli Calabrese" seeds recalled due to possible contamination with pathogenic E. coli

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Summary

Product
"Brocoli Calabrese" seeds
Issue
Food - Microbial contamination - E. Coli - other pathogenic
What to do

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

Distribution
Online
Ontario
Quebec

Affected products

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
Germina "Brocoli calabrese" seeds 60 g 6 28176 98502 2 LOT # : BRR18
Germina "Brocoli calabrese" seeds 120 g 6 28176 98503 9 LOT # : BRR18
Germina "Brocoli calabrese" seeds 500 g None LOT # : BRR18
Germina "Brocoli calabrese" seeds 1 kg None LOT # : BRR18
Germina "Brocoli calabrese" seeds Variable (5 kg to 20 kg) None LOT # : BRR18

Issue

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible pathogenic E. coli contamination.

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 pathogenic E. coli may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea. In severe cases of illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

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Additional information

Background

This recall was triggered by a recall in another country. 

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

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 - Nuts, grains, and seeds
Companies

Recalling firm: Germina

Published by
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Audience
General public
Distribution
Online
Ontario
Quebec
Recall class
Class 1
Identification number
RA-82039
Canadian Food Inspection Agency ID
17341
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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