EXPANDED HEALTH HAZARD ALERT Certain dried BASIL may contain Salmonella bacteria
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Lot # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Phoenicia | Sweet basil | 30 g | None | Sold since February 7, 2012 |
| Arsam Spices | Basil | 2 oz(57.1g) 1.5 oz(42.5g) |
7 75434 01342 0 | Sold since June 14, 2012 |
| Ambrosia Natural Foods | Basil | 2 oz(57.1g) 1.5 oz(42.5g) |
7 75434 01342 0 | Sold since June 14, 2012 |
| Bruno's Fine Foods | Basil | 2 oz(57.1g) 1.5 oz(42.5g) |
7 75434 01342 0 | Sold since June 14, 2012 |
| Sold in bulk from Qi Natural Foods, 1001 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, ON | Basil | Various weights | None | Sold at Qi Natural Foods, 1001 Eglinton avenue West, Toronto, ONsince June 26, 2012 |
These products have been distributed in Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Ontario. However, they may have been distributed in other provinces.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
The distributors are voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
For more information consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 /TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).