NEWS RELEASE
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY
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Recall date: June 21, 2017
- Reason for recall: Microbiological - E. coli O121
- Hazard classification: Class 2
- Distribution: Ontario
- Extent of the distribution: Retail
Recall details
OTTAWA - The food recall warning issued on June 19, 2017 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Industry is recalling certain pie shells and tart shells due to possible E. coli O121 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
Recalled products
|
Brand Name |
Common Name |
Size |
Code(s) on Product |
UPC |
Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Remark Fresh Markets |
2" Tart Shells |
200 g |
Sold from January 13, 2017 to June 5, 2017 |
0 250542 002998 |
Sold in Ontario from Remark Fresh Markets London - |
|
Remark Fresh Markets |
5" Tart Shells |
120 g |
Sold from May 12, 2017 to June 5, 2017 |
0 250542 001994 |
Sold in Ontario from Remark Fresh Markets London - |
|
Zehr's Country Market - Millbank |
Tart Shells Unsweetened 2" |
Variable |
Sold from March 15, 2017 to June 5, 2017 |
0 203017 408498 |
Sold in Ontario from Zehr's Country Market - |
|
Zehr's Country Market - Millbank |
Tart Shells Unsweetened 3" |
Variable |
Sold from December 21, 2016 to June 5, 2017 |
0 203018 706999 |
Sold in Ontario from Zehr's Country Market - |
|
Zehr's Country Market - Millbank |
Tart Shells Unsweetened 4" |
18 units |
Sold from March 29, 2017 to June 5, 2017 |
0 203019 307997 |
Sold in Ontario from Zehr's Country Market - |
|
Zehr's Country Market - Millbank |
Tart Shells Unsweetened 5" |
10 PK |
Sold from January 18, 2017 to June 5, 2017 |
0 203020 206494 |
Sold in Ontario from Zehr's Country Market - |
|
Green's Meat Market |
2" Tart Shell |
40 pieces |
Sold from March 8, 2017 to May 31, 2017 |
None |
Sold in Ontario from Green's Meat Market - |
|
Green's Meat Market |
3" Tart Shell |
30 pieces |
Sold from January 11, 2017 to May 31, 2017 |
None |
Sold in Ontario from Green's Meat Market - |
|
Green's Meat Market |
9" Deep Pie Shell |
3 x 190 g |
Sold from March 8, 2017 to May 31, 2017 |
None |
Sold in Ontario from Green's Meat Market - |
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.
It is not safe to taste or eat raw dough or batter regardless of the type of flour used, as raw flour can be contaminated with harmful bacteria such as E. coli O121. Food contaminated with E. coli O121 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 findings by the 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 is removing recalled product from the marketplace.
Illnesses
There have been reported illnesses associated with flour; however, at this time, there have been no confirmed illnesses associated with the products identified in this Food Recall Warning.
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