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Food Recall Warning - Certain sweetened dried cranberries recalled due to E. coli O157:H7
- Recall date:
- June 19, 2020
- Reason for recall:
- Microbiological - E. coli O157:H7
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Company / Firm:
- Les Aliments Johnvince
- Distribution:
- Quebec
- Extent of the distribution:
- Consumer
- Reference number:
- 13876
Recall details
Ottawa, June 19, 2020 - Les Aliments Johnvince is recalling certain sweetened dried cranberries from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.
Recalled product
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | Sweetened dried cranberries PLU 5176 |
Variable weights (plastic bag of approximately 300 g) | None | 06472 06481 0648 |
This packaged product may have been sold with or without codes from May 28, 2020 up to and including June 8, 2020. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected product are advised to contact their retailer. |
What you should do
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Food contaminated with E. coli O157:H7 may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea. In severe cases of illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
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 the recalled product from the marketplace.
Illnesses
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
Product photos
Sweetened dried cranberries: PLU 5176 - Variable weights
Public enquiries and media
- Company information
- Les Aliments Johnvince: 450-655-4764, ext. 2221
- 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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