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Published Date: 2002-06-09 23:50:00
Subject: PRO/EDR> Salmonella, peanuts - Canada: recall
Archive Number: 20020609.4450

SALMONELLOSIS, PEANUTS - CANADA: RECALL
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Date: 8 Jun 2002
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Source: Canada Newswire 7 Jun 2002 20:21 EST

Warning - Health hazard alert - Imported Farmer Brand Shandong Peanuts may
contain dangerous bacteria
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to
consume Farmer Brand Shandong Peanuts purchased at Chinese Superstore,
9715-104th Street, Edmonton, Alberta as they may be contaminated with
Salmonella bacteria.
The affected Farmer Brand Shandong Peanuts were sold in 180 g packages with
UPC 0 82312 12406 3.
Food contaminated with Salmonella will not look or smell spoiled. Common
symptoms of Salmonella infection are nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and
diarrhea, although more serious consequences are possible, especially in
young children, in the elderly, and in people with weakened immune systems.
There have been 2 reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this
product.
For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at one of the
following numbers:
In the province of Quebec 1-800-561-3350; or
In other provinces and territories 1-800-442-2342.
For information on receiving recalls by electronic mail, or for other food
safety facts, visit our web site at
CONTACT:
For further information:
Michael Hiscock (English),
Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Office of Food Safety and Recall,
(613) 760-4044;
Brian Radey (French),
Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Office of Food Safety and Recall,
(613) 755-3324
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Recalls of same product in 2001***
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Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency 18 Sep 2001 alert
<http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2001/20010918e.shtml>

HEALTH HAZARD ALERT
IMPORTED FARMER BRAND PEANUTS MAY CONTAIN DANGEROUS BACTERIA
OTTAWA, September 18, 2001*****
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to consume
various Farmer Brand peanuts as they may be contaminated with Salmonella
bacteria.
The following Farmer Brand peanuts are included in this alert:
Shandong Peanuts 180 g UPC 0 82312 12406 3
Garlic Flavour Peanuts 180 g UPC 0 82312 12401 8
Dried Peanuts 200 g UPC 0 82312 12350 9
Dried Peanuts 400 g UPC 0 82312 12351 6
Roasted Peanuts 200 g UPC 0 82312 12345 5
Roasted Peanuts 400 g UPC 0 82312 12349 3
The importer, Le Kiu Importing Co. Ltd., Vancouver, British Columbia is
voluntarily recalling these products from the marketplace. These products
have been distributed by the importer in British Columbia, Alberta,
Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Yukon.
One product, Garlic flavoured Peanuts, 180 g may have been distributed
nationally.
Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria may not look or smell spoiled.
Consumers should dispose of remaining product immediately. The products
should not be consumed by humans or animals. Common symptoms of Salmonella
infection are nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea although more
serious consequences are possible.
There have been several reported Salmonella illnesses in Canada. The
Canadian Food Inspection Agency is investigating any possible links to these
products and is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
For more information, consumers and industry can call Guy Louie or Calvin
Louie, Le Kiu Importing Co. Ltd. at (604) 681-6111 or the CFIA at one of the
following numbers:
In the province of Quebec: 1-800-561-3350
In other provinces and territories: 1-800-442-2342
For information on receiving recalls by electronic mail, or for other food
safety facts, visit our web site at
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Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency 20 Sept 2001***** recall
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2001/20010920e.shtml

HEALTH HAZARD ALERT
IMPORTED FARMER BRAND PEANUTS MAY CONTAIN DANGEROUS BACTERIA
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to
consume various Farmer Brand peanuts as they may be contaminated with
Salmonella bacteria.
The following Farmer Brand peanuts are included in this recall:
Shandong Peanuts 180 g UPC 0 82312 12406 3
Roasted Peanuts 200 g UPC 0 69112 13252 8
Roasted Peanuts 400 g UPC 0 69112 13251 1
The importer, Young & Young Trading Co. Ltd., Scarborough, Ontario is
voluntarily recalling these products from the marketplace. These products
have been distributed by the importer in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick,
Nova Scotia and Newfoundland...
For more information, consumers and industry can call Young & Young Trading
Co. Ltd. at (416) 288-9298 or the CFIA at one of the following numbers:
In the province of Quebec: 1-800-561-3350
In other provinces and territories: 1-800-442-2342
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ProMED-mail
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[ProMED-mail would like to thank Michael Hiscock of the Canadian Food
Inspection Agency for his rapid response to a telephone page on Saturday
inquiring about additional information on this current food recall.
As can been seen from the two prior recall notices back in September 2001
(and the ProMED-mail postings on the recalls in both Canada and Australia
associated with this brand of peanuts also in September 2001), the suspected
product did have national (and international) distribution. The organism
identified in September 2001 was _Salmonella enterica_ serotype Stanley and
was confirmed to be associated with this product.
While the current recall identifies a single retail establishment in
Edmonton, Alberta, there are concerns because of the prior known nationwide
distribution of the product. Note: the product identification number is the
same as that involved in the September 2001 recall. -Mod.MPP]

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