Salmonella Outbreak Sparks Food Recalls: Fresh Imported Peaches

More Canada recalls have been announced after a salmonella outbreak in the United States. Fresh produce, as well as packaged products, may have been contaminated by salmonella. If you have purchased any of the following food products you should not eat them. Instead, you should throw it away or follow the guidelines for a refund.

Fresh Imported Peaches Recalled

A salmonella outbreak in the United States has forced a recall of fresh peaches from California. There have reportedly been 68 cases of salmonella across nine U.S. states. Fresno-based company Prima Wawona has recalled several brands of peaches because of the salmonella outbreak. Peaches sold from June 1 to Aug. 22, including Extrafresh, Prima Sweet Value Wawona, Sweet 2 Eat, Sweet O, and Wegmans brands were all part of the Canada recall. Yellow, white, and organic varieties have been recalled because of possible salmonella contamination.

Affected peaches could have been purchased loose or in bulk, and they may or may not have a brand name on them. The possible salmonella contaminated peaches could have also been repackaged in several ways. Peaches that are labeled as a Product of Canada are not affected by the Canada recall.

There have reportedly been 14 hospitalizations and no deaths as of this past weekend.

The public has been warned by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) to not eat peaches and food services have been warned not to serve any peaches. If you have any of the affected produce you’re advised to throw out the peaches or return them to where they have been purchased. The outbreak investigation is ongoing as illnesses continue to be reported to the Public Health Agency of Canada. As of Aug. 23, there have been 15 additional illnesses reported in the ongoing Canadian investigation, with 48 confirmed cases in Canada.

The Modern Meat Inc. Recalls 

Another Canada recall connected to the salmonella outbreak has affected two of The Modern Meat Inc products. The company has recalled the Tarragon Remoulade and its “Crab” Cakes. Both recalled products were made with salmonella infected onions by Thomson International Inc. The products have been sold in stores or online. Stores in British Columbia, Manitoba, and possibly nationwide have sold the products. If you have purchased these products from The Modern Meat Inc, do not consume them; throw them away or return them to the store where they were purchased. Other food services have been advised to not serve the products. 

Sunsprout Micro – Greens Recall

Sunsprout brands Micro- Greens Alfalfa & Radish product has been recalled due to salmonella outbreak concerns. The product has been distributed in Ontario. The possible salmonella contaminated product has a UPC code of 0 57621 13512 3. No reported cases of salmonella poisoning have come from this product so far. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning consumers and foodservice businesses to not serve or eat the Sunsprout Micro- Greens Alfalfa & Radish product.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has additionally posted a recall on Picoudi brand microgreens due to possible salmonella contamination. The recall concerns organic broccoli, arugula and coriander microgreens.

Sobeys Herb Marinade Recall

Be on the lookout for another salmonella recall. If you have purchased Sobeys Herb Marinade, size 8 x 1.13 kg with a Best Before date of 2021 JN 25, do not consume it. The product has been recalled by Kitchen Partners Limited for possible salmonella contamination. The product’s code is 00625265003216. Sobeys Herb Marinade has been sold in Alberta, British Columbia, and Manitoba. 

Salmonella Outbreak Precautions 

These recalls have followed a salmonella outbreak onion recall that left hundreds of people sick. The salmonella outbreak launched a salmonella onion lawsuit against the manufacturer of the affected onions. 

Now, after 13 confirmed salmonella cases, New Brunswick Public Health has announced another salmonella outbreak. This outbreak is not related to the U.S. onion salmonella cases.

There have been 13 cases of salmonella poisoning between June 16 and July 27. It is uncertain what has caused this salmonella outbreak.

To protect yourself and your family, there are many precautions to take. Washing cutting boards and hands after touching raw foods like chicken and eggs can help reduce the possibility of salmonella contamination. Salmonella poisoning commonly comes from raw meat or eggs.

Infected people and animals can also spread salmonella in fecal matter. Salmonella can infect soil, food, water, or surfaces it touches. 

Cooking meat and eggs thoroughly can help kill salmonella bacteria. Salmonella can also contaminate fresh produce, so it is always a good idea to wash produce before consumption. It is also important to wash surface areas in your kitchen after handling produce, meat or eggs.

Salmonella Symptoms

One or two days after consuming a product tainted with salmonella, symptoms can develop. People who have been infected with salmonella bacteria can experience fevers, headaches, stomach cramps, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. The symptoms of salmonella typically are gone in less than a week. Sometimes, salmonella poisoning can be more serious and land victims in the hospital. 

Salmonella infected products might not look or smell bad, but the potential for the bacteria to make you sick is still there. Salmonella poisoning can be deadly in some cases. Pregnant women, children, and the elderly have an elevated risk.

If you have consumed one of the salmonella affected products, call your doctor. 

Have you purchased one of the salmonella affected products? Were you aware of the recalls and salmonella outbreak? Let us know in the comment section below! 

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