The public warning issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Authority has updated a hazelnut recall to include more products and more information.
CFIA is warning the public not to consume certain in shell hazelnuts described below because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The following products were sold in packages of various weights or in bulk at the locations indicated below. Consumers who are unsure if they have affected product are advised to check with their retailer.
Product name | Store name | Location | Dates Sold |
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“Avelines” | D.F. Rouleau Inc. | 241, Principale, Les Hauteurs, QC | April 18, 2013 to May 10, 2013 |
“Avelines” UPC code 200330800923 |
Marché St-Laurent Nouvelle Inc. | 142, Rte 112, Nouvelle, QC | March 11, 2013 to May 14, 2013 |
“Avelines” | Épicerie Simon Rioux | 133, rue Thériault, Padoue, QC | March 29, 2013 to May 14, 2013 |
“Avelines” UPC code 200003506244 |
Toit des Magasineux (1988) Inc. | 40, Principale Ouest, La-Trinité-des-Monts, QC | April 18, 2013 to May 13, 2013 |
“Avelines naturelles” | Alimentation N.M. | 228, rue Gendron, St-Léon-le-Grand, QC | April 10, 2013 to May 10, 2013 |
“Avelines en écailles” UPC code 200524102260 |
Coopérative de Solidarité de St-Vianney | 1040-C, Route 195, St-Vianney, QC | March 28, 2013 to May 14, 2013 |
“Avelines” | Épicerie St-François Inc. | 430, Chemin Central, St-François-d’Assise, QC | March 7, 2013 to May 14, 2013 |
According to CFIA, there have so far been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
These recalls are part of an on-going food safety investigation associated with a recall of bulk hazelnuts from USA. The CFIA is working with the recalling firms and distributors to identify all affected products.
The importer, distributers, and retailers are voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.