Canada
Alasko frozen whole raspberries (1 kg UPC 6 95058 00205 4, PO#138602 LOT# SY25314 BB: 2027-NO-10; and IQF 5 kg UPC 1 069505 800205 1, Lot SY25314 P.O. 138602 BB: 2027-NO-10) sold in Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec are being recalled. They were recalled because of possible norovirus contamination and reported illnesses. Do not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute these products; throw them out or return them to the place of purchase, and contact your healthcare provider if you think you became sick.
What's being recalled
This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak.
There have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Companies: Recalling firm: New Alasko L.P..
How to identify it
Brand: Alasko; Product: Whole Raspberries (frozen); Size: 1 kg; UPC: 6 95058 00205 4; Codes: PO#138602 LOT# SY25314 BB: 2027-NO-10
Brand: Alasko; Product: IQF Whole Raspberries; Size: 5 kg (5 x 1 kg); UPC: 1 069505 800205 1; Codes: #Lot: SY25314 P.O: 138602 BB: 2027-NO-10
The hazard
The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible norovirus contamination.
What to do
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
Check to see if you have recalled products
Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased
People with norovirus illness usually develop symptoms of gastroenteritis within 24 to 48 hours, but symptoms can start as early as 12 hours after exposure. The illness often begins suddenly. Even after having the illness, you can still become re-infected by norovirus. The main symptoms of norovirus illness are diarrhea, vomiting (children usually experience more vomiting than adults), nausea and stomach cramps. Other symptoms may include low-grade fever, headache, chills, muscle aches and fatigue (a general sense of tiredness). Most people feel better within one or two days, with symptoms resolving on their own, and experience no long-term health effects. As with any illness causing diarrhea or vomiting, people who are ill should drink plenty of liquids to replace lost body fluids and prevent dehydration. In severe cases, patients may need to be hospitalized and given fluids intravenously.
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Where it was sold
Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Canadian Food Inspection Agency, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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