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Food Recall Warning - Red Chili Ingredient included in certain Hello Fresh brand and Chefs Plate brand Meal Kits recalled due to Salmonella
- Recall date:
- January 21, 2019
- Reason for recall:
- Microbiological - Salmonella
- Hazard classification:
- Class 2
- Company / Firm:
- Hello Fresh Canada Inc.
- Distribution:
- Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec
- Extent of the distribution:
- Consumer
- Reference number:
- 12741
Recall details
Ottawa, January 21, 2019 - Hello Fresh Canada Inc. is recalling the red chili ingredient included in certain Hello Fresh brand and Chefs Plate brand meal kits from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination of that ingredient. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
Recalled products
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | UPC | Code(s) on Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hello Fresh | Red chili | 1 (included in the 902 g kit) | None | Included in Hello Fresh brand Coconut Dal meal kit coded as Best Before 19 JA 29 WK19041920 2P |
| Hello Fresh | Red chili | 1 (included in the 1804 g kit) | None | Included in Hello Fresh brand Coconut Dal meal kit coded as Best Before 19 JA 29 WK19041920 4P |
| Chefs Plate | Red chili | 1 (included in the 856 g kit) | None | Included in Chefs Plate brand Beef Chow Mein meal kit coded as January 19, 2019 (A2) |
| Chefs Plate | Red chili | 1 (included in the 856 g kit) | None | Included in Chefs Plate brand Beef Chow Mein meal kit coded as January 22, 2019 (A2) |
| Chefs Plate | Red chili | 1 (included in the 1712 g kit) | None | Included in Chefs Plate brand Beef Chow Mein meal kit coded as January 19, 2019 (A4) |
| Chefs Plate | Red chili | 1 (included in the 1712 g kit) | None | Included in Chefs Plate brand Beef Chow Mein meal kit coded as January 22, 2019 (A4) |
What you should do
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
Background
This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace.
Illnesses
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Product photos
Hello Fresh brand Coconut Dal meal kit - 2P
Hello Fresh brand Coconut Dal meal kit - 4P
Chef's Plate brand Beef Chow Mein meal kit - January 19, 2019 - 2P
Chef's Plate brand Beef Chow Mein meal kit - January 22, 2019 - 2P
Chef's Plate brand Beef Chow Mein meal kit - January 19, 2019 - 4P
Chef's Plate brand Beef Chow Mein meal kit - January 22, 2019 - 4P
Public enquiries and media
- Public enquiries
- Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca - Media relations
- Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca
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