Recall issued for peanuts sold in Quebec, Ontario over Salmonella contamination
No illnesses have been reported, and consumers are told to discard or return the peanuts after the CFIA flagged possible salmonella contamination.
- On Thursday, The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a recall for "Roasted Lemon N' Chilli Peanuts" sold by PK brand in Ontario and Quebec due to possible Salmonella contamination.
- Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still sicken people, according to The CFIA, particularly those with weakened immune systems who face serious or deadly infections.
- Consumers should immediately check for 65g packages and either discard the product or return it to the location where it was purchased, the agency instructs.
- The CFIA confirmed no illnesses have been reported associated with the recall so far, though the agency continues monitoring for any potential health impacts.
- Salmonellosis can cause fever, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea in healthy individuals, while young children, pregnant women, and the elderly face risks of serious infections.
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Canadian food safety officials are warning that peanuts sold in Ontario and Quebec may be contaminated with salmonella. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for “Roasted Lemon N’ Chilli Peanuts” sold by the brand PK. The recall, first issued on Thursday, instructs consumers to throw out the peanuts or return them to the location where they were purchased. The CFIA says food contaminated with salmonella may not look or smell sp…
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