Two recalls in Canada are for potentially harmful bacteria. No illnesses have been reported to date in either recall.
Loblaws in Canada is recalling precooked shrimp because it may be contaminated with “harmful bacteria.” The recall notice did not specify which bacteria may have contaminated the product. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with either recall.
The shrimp was sold at these Loblaws stores: in Ontario, at Fortinos®, Independent®, Loblaws®, No Frills®, Real Canadian Superstore®, Valu-Mart®, Wholesale Club®, Zehrs® and affiliated independent stores; in the Atlantic region: Atlantic Superstore®, Dominion®, Independent®, No Frills®, Wholesale Club®, and affiliated independent stores; in Québec at: Club Entrepôt®, Maxi®, Maxi & Cie®, Provigo®, Provigo le Marché® and affiliated independent stores; and in the West, at Extra Foods®, No Frills®, Real Canadian Superstore®, Wholesale Club®, Independent®, and affiliated independent stores.
The recalled product is Cooked Shrimp (56/65 shrimp per pound) – Pacific White Shrimp in 300 gram packages. The codes on the product are 2018 OC 20: PM AP. And the UPC number is 0 60249 00927 1.
Second, Gusto brand and Olli brand ready-to-eat meat products are being recalled for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. These products were sold nationally at the consumer level. You can see the long list of recalled products, which include smoked salame, sopresetta black peppercorn salame, and chorizo smoked paprika, among others, at the CFIA web site.
Listeria monocytogenes can cause illness up to 70 days after exposure. Symptoms include vomiting, fever, muscle aches, neck stiffness, and severe headache. Pregnant women may suffer miscarriage, stillbirth, and premature labor if they contract this infection. If you ate these products and have been experiencing these symptoms, see your doctor.
In both recalls, do not eat the recalled product. Throw it away or take it back to the store where you bought it for a refund. Clean out your refrigerator or freezer with a mild bleach solution to kill any remaining bacteria.
