Grape tomatoes recalled over salmonella fears
Posted May 3, 2011 7:10 am.
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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a warning about two types grape tomatoes over salmonella fears.
The tomatoes are grown in Florida and sold at Metro and Sobey stores.
The importer, Mastronardi Produce Ltd. in Kingsville, has voluntary recalled the following products:
| Brand & Product | Size | UPC | Lot # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field & Farm brand Grape Tomatoes | 1 pint clamshell package | 0 33383 65585 7 | 40398 |
| Compliments brand Santalina Very Sweet Grape Tomatoes Article #: 253665 |
280 g clamshell package | 0 68820 12262 3 | 40664 (in Quebec) 40640 & 40664 (in Atlantic Canada) |
No illnesses have been reported.
Salmonella anatum can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
According to the CFIA, healthy persons infected with salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (e.g., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
If you have any questions, call Mastronardi Produce, Ltd. 519-990-4054
