Canada
Germina “Brocoli calabrese” seeds (LOT # BRR18) in sizes 60 g (UPC 6 28176 98502 2), 120 g (UPC 6 28176 98503 9), 500 g, 1 kg and variable bulk sizes (5–20 kg) sold online and in Ontario and Quebec are affected. They are being recalled because of possible pathogenic E. coli contamination triggered by a recall in another country; do not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute these products and 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 a recall in another country.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Companies: Recalling firm: Germina.
How to identify it
Brand: Germina; Product: "Brocoli calabrese" seeds; Size: 60 g; UPC: 6 28176 98502 2; Codes: LOT # : BRR18
Brand: Germina; Product: "Brocoli calabrese" seeds; Size: 120 g; UPC: 6 28176 98503 9; Codes: LOT # : BRR18
Brand: Germina; Product: "Brocoli calabrese" seeds; Size: 500 g; UPC: None; Codes: LOT # : BRR18
Brand: Germina; Product: "Brocoli calabrese" seeds; Size: 1 kg; UPC: None; Codes: LOT # : BRR18
Brand: Germina; Product: "Brocoli calabrese" seeds; Size: Variable (5 kg to 20 kg); UPC: None; Codes: LOT # : BRR18
The hazard
The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible pathogenic E. coli 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
Food contaminated with pathogenic E. coli may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea. In severe cases of illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
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Where it was sold
Online, Ontario, 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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