Retail Resource Services in Canada is recalling some Celebrate brand frozen profiteroles and eclairs for possible Salmonella contamination. There are illnesses linked to these recalled products. These products were sold at the retail level and to foodservice locations in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Possibly National, Quebec, and Saskatchewan.
The recalled products are all Celebrate brand. All codes are recalled. They include Mini Chocolate Eclairs in 365 gram packages, with UPC number 8 858762 720047; Classical Profiteroles/Classic Profiteroles in 325 gram packages, with UPC number 8 858762 720009 and Egg Nog Profiteroles, in 375 gram packages, with UPC number 8 858762 720016. The following have no UPC number, as they are foodservice distribution: Classic Foodservice Profiteroles in 4 kg boxes, Pineapple Foodservice Profiteroles in 4 kg boxes, Coconut Foodservice Profiteroles, in 4 kg boxes, Passionfruit Foodservice Profiteroles in 4 kg boxes, and Mango Foodservice Profiteroles in 4 kg boxes.
There are 73 lab-confirmed cases of Salmonella Enteritidis illnesses in six provinces linked to some of these products. The illness are linked to Classic and Egg Nog Profiteroles, and mini chocolate eclairs.
Nineteen people have been hospitalized in this outbreak. Two deaths have been reported, but officials have not yet determined whether Salmonella infections contributed to those deaths.
If you purchased any of these products, do not eat them. If any institutions have these products, they should not be served. Throw them away in a secure garbage can, or take them back to the place of purchase for a refund.
The symptoms of Salmonella food poisoning include a fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal and stomach cramps, and diarrhea that may be bloody. If you have eaten these products and are ill with these symptoms, see your doctor. The long term complications of a Salmonella infection can include endocarditis, irritable bowel syndrome, high blood pressure, and reactive arthritis.
