OTTAWA, February 25, 2008 - The public warning issued on February 23, 2008
has been updated to include additional information on product distribution.The
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Diffusion T.G.V. Inc. are warning the public not to consume Sarment Courbe (Pure pork dry sausage) because
the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The affected product, Maison de Savoie
brand Sarment courbe (Pure pork dry sausage), is sold in 250 g packages bearing lot code 02 51 29 and a best before date
of 13.04.08.
This product has been distributed in Quebec and in Toronto, Ontario.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of
this product.
Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption
of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne
illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune
systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In
otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as
high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.
The importer, Diffusion T.G.V. Inc,
Boisbriand QC, is voluntarily recalling the
affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the
effectiveness of the recall.
For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following
numbers:
Diffusion T.G.V. ( Multi-Deli) at 450-435-3503;
CFIA at
1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735
(8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).
For information on Salmonella,
visit the Food Facts web page
at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/concen/causee.shtml.
For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety
facts, visit our web site at
www.inspection.gc.ca
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Media enquiries:
DD Sharma (English)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Food Recall and Emergency Response
613-755-2890
Linda LeBlanc (French)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Food Recall and Emergency Response
613-760-4112
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