Several food recalls have been issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency in recent days, the latest in numerous similar recalls here and in the United States connected to potential listeria contamination.
There is also an unrelated recall of raw pork and pork organ products sold in Alberta over possible E. coli 0157:H7 contamination.
In the latter case, “the affected raw pork and pork organ products, supplied by Cantran Meat Co. Ltd., may have been transformed into raw muscle meat cuts, ground pork, sausages, and raw ready-to-eat products. The products, which have been sold fresh, have only been distributed in Alberta,” said the CFIA.
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The products were sold at five different locations in Calgary from April 18 to May 14. Details are on the CFIA website at http://inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/food-recall-warnings.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall.
Regarding the ongoing series of recalls for potential listeria contamination, Trader Joe’s brand of Quinoa Cowboy Veggie Burgers, distributed in British Columbia, are being recalled by Transilvania Trading. According to the CFIA, the product was sold only at Pirate Joe’s in Vancouver.
Quaker Harvest brand quinoa granola bars, distributed in Ontario, are also being recalled by Quaker Canada. Two types of bars in the 175 gram size, the chocolate nut medley and the yogurt, fruit and nut bars, are affected.
Stahlbush Island Farms cut green beans are also being recalled. They were distributed in all provinces west of the Maritimes, the CFIA said. It initially issued notice on this product May 9 but amended it later with different “best before” dates. The beans are all in the 283 gram size.
There have been no reports of illness in Canada related to consumption of these products, but the CFIA said there have been some reported in the United States.
Those who have purchased products subject to recall should throw them out or return them to place of purchase. Any illnesses thought to be associated with eating them should be reported to a doctor.
More information, including best-before dates and UPC codes on the recalled products, is available on the CFIA website.
