Veg-Pak is recalling Veg-Pak brand Hot Peppers Red Thai and Longo's brand Hot Red Thai Chili Peppers due to Salmonella
Starting date:January 23, 2019
Starting date:January 23, 2019
Type of communication:Recall
Alert sub-type:Updated Food Recall Warning
Subcategory:Microbiological - Salmonella
Hazard classification:Class 2
Source of recall:Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:Veg-Pak
Distribution:Ontario, Possibly National
Extent of the product distribution:Consumer
Advisory details
Ottawa, January 23, 2019 - The food recall warning issued on January 20, 2019 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Veg-Pak is recalling Veg-Pak brand Hot Peppers Red Thai and Longo's brand Hot Red Thai Chili Peppers from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
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.
- Learn more about the health risks
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- View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process
Who is affected
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Background
This recall was triggered by the company. The 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.
Affected products
Affected products
| Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veg-Pak | Hot Peppers Red Thai | 75 g | B2401801 015 C2401801 016 D2407801 017 D2401801 017 E2407801 018 E2401801 018 | 0 59559 00021 4 |
| Longo's | Hot Red Thai Chili Peppers | Variable | 017 2401801 017 2407801 | Starts with 0200175 60 |
Media enquiries
- CFIA Media Relations
- 613-773-6600
For more information
- Veg-Pak Produce Ltd: Mustafa M. Ali, (416) 255-7400 Ext. 331, qa@vegpakproduce.com or Dan Carnevale, (416) 255-7400 Ext. 321, danny@vegpakproduce.com
- CFIA: www.inspection.gc.ca/contactus
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