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Kehar brand Californian Pistachio Kernel recalled due to Salmonella

Californian Pistachio Kernel
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Kehar brand Californian Pistachio Kernel (200 g UPC 8 20103 22666 0 and 170 g UPC 6 62834 79173 0; Best Before Dec. 2027; Production Jan. 2025; Lot # Jan 2025) sold in Alberta and British Columbia is affected. The products were recalled after Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results indicated possible Salmonella contamination; no illnesses have been reported. Do not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute the recalled 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 Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Companies: Recalling firm: Kehar Foods International Ltd..

How to identify it

Brand: Kehar; Product: Californian Pistachio Kernel; Size: 200 g; UPC: 8 20103 22666 0; Codes: Best Before: Dec.2027; Production: Jan.2025; Lot # Jan 2025

Brand: Kehar; Product: Californian Pistachio Kernel; Size: 170 g; UPC: 6 62834 79173 0; Codes: Best Before: Dec.2027; Production: Jan.2025; Lot # Jan 2025

The hazard

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella 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 Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

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Where it was sold

Alberta, British Columbia

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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