Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Sofina Foods Recalls Compliments brand Chicken Strips - Canadian Recalls


Compliments brand Chicken Strips recalled due to Salmonella

Starting date:
May 24, 2019
Type of communication:
Recall
Alert sub-type:
Food Recall Warning
Subcategory:
Microbiological - Salmonella
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Source of recall:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:
Sofina Foods Inc.
Distribution:
National
Extent of the product distribution:
Retail
CFIA reference number:
12976

Last updated: 

 

Advisory details

Ottawa, May 24, 2019 - Sofina Foods Inc. is recalling Compliments brand Chicken Strips from the marketplace to avoid possible Salmonella illnesses. The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating an outbreak of human illness and has identified this product as a source of illness. The outbreak investigation is ongoing and may identify other sources. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.
The following product was sold nationally until May 1, 2019 but some consumers may still have it in their freezer.

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.

Who is affected

The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating an outbreak of human illness and has identified this product as a source of illness. The outbreak investigation is ongoing and may identify other sources. Many frozen breaded chicken products currently on the market are raw and therefore may contain Salmonella. These products may appear to be pre-cooked, but they should be handled and prepared with caution. Please refer to the Public Health Notice for further details on this active outbreak investigation and on what you should do to protect your health.

Background

This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. 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 has removed recalled product from the marketplace.

Affected products

Affected products
Brand nameCommon nameSizeCode(s) on productUPC
ComplimentsChicken Strips – Breaded Chicken Cutlettes – Uncooked907 gOuter package: 2019 NO 24
Inner package: 3288M
0 57742 33687 0

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Compliments - Chicken Strips - Breaded Chicken Cutlettes - Uncooked - Outer package
Compliments - Chicken Strips - Breaded Chicken Cutlettes - Uncooked - Inner package

Media enquiries

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Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Media relations
Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@canada.ca

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