Kristen Zanoni  |  October 14, 2020

Category: Consumer Products

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eggs with bacterial contamination regarding Canada recalls

There has been a flurry of dangerous food and product recalls in Canada due to bacterial contaminations. If you have purchased any of the following bacterial contamination recalls, you’re advised to stop using the product and either throw it away or return it to the store for a refund. 

Salmonella Contaminations Spark Recalls and Class Action Lawsuits 

Lately, there have been several bacterial contamination recalls involving salmonella in food products. Salmonella contaminated onions, reportedly imported from the U.S., have sickened over 500 Canadians and sparked a number of class action lawsuits.

On Oct. 11, an advisory was released for Alwatania brand Liquid Tahina over a possible salmonella contamination. The affected products were distributed in Quebec, but could have also been sold anywhere in Canada. If you purchased Alwatania Liquid Tahina in a 350-gram package with codes “6 224007 246221” and “PRO: 20/05/2019” with a best before date of 19/05/2021, do not consume it. Throw it away or return it to the store.

Prior to that advisory, Health Canada recalled some Trinity Bakeshop Ltd. bakery products sold in Newfoundland and Labrador over a possible salmonella contamination. The recall notice was issued on Oct. 10, 2020. Check the government recall advisory for specific affected Trinity Bakeshop Ltd. products. You’re advised to return the recalled products to the store or throw them away, but do not consume these baked goods.

Multiple brands of eggs have also been affected in a major salmonella bacteria contamination recall. On Oct. 9, 2020, Hilly Acres Farm eggs were recalled. The possible salmonella contaminated eggs were sold in Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia. Hilly Acres Farm eggs labelled with best before dates from Sept. 2, 2020, to Oct. 31, 2020, with a lot code that contains “38” or “N38” are part of the salmonella bacterial contamination recall. In addition, if there is no lot code, those eggs are affected as well. There are several recalled eggs in different name brands and package sizes. Check the government advisory for all of the recalled eggs. Do not consume the recalled eggs. If you have any of the recalled products, return them to the store.

Griffith Foods brand seasonings and sauces have been recalled nationwide due to a salmonella contamination on Oct. 2, 2020. The salmonella bacteria contamination recall involves a variety of products. Check the government advisory recall for specific recalled products. If you have purchased one of the salmonella bacteria contamination recalled products, do not consume it. Throw it away or return it to the store. 

If you believe you have fallen ill due to eating any of the recalled products, call your doctor.

Canada Recalls Products Over Bacterial Contaminations

Cottonelle Flushable wipes at Costo in Canada and the U.S. have been recalled for bacterial contamination. Cottonelle manufacturer Kimberly-Clark has issued the bacterial contamination recall because some of the affected wipes could contain a bacterium called Pluralibacter gergovaie. The bacteria is common and exists in households, but it can cause infections, especially for individuals with compromised immune systems. 

The bacterial contamination recall applies to Cottonelle Flushable Wipes and Cottonelle GentlePlus Flushable Wipes, made between Feb. 7, 2020, and Sept. 14, 2020. The wipes in the bacterial contamination recall involve the 10 packs sold at Costo in Canada. The Costco item number is 2095369.Person flushing wipes regarding the bacterial contamination recalls

If you bought Cottonelle flushable wipes from Costo in Canada anytime between Feb. 14th, 2020, and Oct. 8th, 2020, stop using them and you can return the pack of wipes for a full refund. 

Another dangerous bacterial contamination recall in Canada involves Érablière Godbout brand “Sauce spaghetti” which was distributed in Quebec. On Sept. 27, 2020, the sauce was recalled for Clostridium botulinum bacteria that could grow within the product. If you have purchased Érablière Godbout “Sauce spaghetti” in either a 500 mL or 1 litre package that does not have a “Keep Refrigerated” recommendation on it, do not consume it. You may throw it away or return it to the store for a refund. 

The bacterial contamination recall due to Clostridium botulinum can cause sickness. In adults, this bacteria can cause facial paralysis, fixed pupils, drooping eyelids, difficulty swallowing, blurry vision, and slurred speech. Similar reactions can be seen in children who consume the bacteria, including weakness and paralysis. 

Severe cases can be lethal.

E. coli Recall in Canadian Ground Beef

Provigo and Metro brands ground beef products that were distributed in Quebec were recalled for E. coli O157 on Sept. 27, 2020, and the recall has now been updated with more information. After an investigation, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) added two more ground beef products. 

Fresh, raw ground beef sold at the following stores have been recalled for E. coli bacterial contamination:

  • Provigo Hull, 1 du Plateau, Gatineau, Quebec, and Metro (Marché Kelly)

Check the government’s advisory for the recall details to see which ground beef products may be contaminated with E. coli. 

If you purchased one of the recalled meats, do not consume it. Throw it away or return it to the store for a refund. If you think you may have gotten sick from eating the ground beef, you’re advised to call your doctor.

Did you purchase one of these recalled products? Do you think food manufacturers should raise their standards when it comes to food safety? Share how you feel in the comment section below!

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