Usine Amsellem Inc. is recalling Amsellem Solo Chorizo – Dried Beef Sausage from the marketplace in Canada because it may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. The product was sold in Ontario and may have been distributed nationally at the retail level. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The recalled product is Amsellem Solo Chorizo, which is a dried beef sausage, sold in 28 gram packages. The UPC number on the product is 6 28055 38930 9, and the codes on the sausage are 91002DC-707
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If you purchased this product, do not eat it, even if you are going to cook it. Throw it away in a sealed container in a secure garbage can with a tight fitting lid, or take it back to the place of purchase for a full refund.
The recall of Amsellem Solo Chorizo was triggered by a consumer complaint. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which means they may call for the recall of more products. If they do, the recall announcements will be posted on the CFIA web site. The government is also ensuring that the company is removing the recalled product from the marketplace.
Symptoms of a Salmonella infection include a fever, nausea, vomiting, headache, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea that may be bloody. Most people recover completely from this infection with no medical assistance, although some can be sick enough to warrant hospitalization. And long term complications of a Salmonella infection can include reactive arthritis and high blood pressure.
