Loblaw Companies is recalling some unbranded $10 Chicken Fries from the marketplace in Canada because they may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. There is an ongoing Salmonella outbreak in that country that is linked to frozen raw breaded chicken products. At least 433 people have been sickened; there are several products recalled that are linked to this outbreak.
The recalled product is $10 Chicken Fries, packaged in 1.81 kg packages. The code on the product is 2019 JN 22, and the UPC number is 0 60249 01411 4. These products were sold nationally at the retail level.
The recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, during its investigation into the outbreak. A food safety investigation is being conducted. More products may be recalled. The CFIA is making sure that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace. Officials are concerned that this product may be frozen in consumers’ freezers.
If you bought this product, do not eat it, even if you are planning to thoroughly cook it. Throw it away in a sealed or double wrapped bag, and put it into a garbage can with a lid. You can also take it back to the place of purchase for a refund. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling this product.
The symptoms of a Salmonella infection include fever, vomiting, nausea, headache, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea that may be bloody. People usually get sick within a few days of consuming food that is contaminated with this pathogenic bacteria.
And even after someone recovers from this infection, long term complications can develop. Some of those complications include reactive arthritis, endocarditis, high blood pressure, and irritable bowel syndrome. If you do feel sick and you ate these $10 Chicken Fries, see your doctor.
