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Alasko IQF Whole Raspberries norovirus recall overview:
- Who: Health Canada is recalling Alasko brand IQF Whole Raspberries
- Why: The raspberries may contain norovirus
- Where: Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador and Nunavut.
Canadian health watchdogs are recalling Alasko brand IQF Whole Raspberries as they may contain norovirus.
In a recall notice posted June 10 to the Health Canada website, the agency said it was recalling 5×1 kg bags of the Alasko brand IQF Whole Raspberries with lot number SY21278.
The recalled product has been sold in Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador and Nunavut.
Norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea.
The company is not currently facing legal action over the recall, but Top Class Actions follows recalls closely as they sometimes end in class action lawsuits.
Other products impacted
The recall has also affected some other products.
On June 18, certain Revive Superfoods brand Smoothies and Oats were recalled due to possible norovirus contamination of the raspberries used in these products
The news also comes after the Canadian food safety watchdog recalled certain boxes of Below Zero frozen raspberries in May as they may contain norovirus.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a recall of Below Zero brand frozen Whole Raspberries in 1 kg boxes May 15 on its website.
The recalled product was sold to hotels, restaurants and institutions in Quebec, Saskatchewan and Ontario, the recall states. These entities are advised to “not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.”
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