Salad recalled in Canada because of contamination with Listeria
Co-op brand Creamy Garlic and Spinach Salad is recalled in Canada due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the salad was distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, the Northwest Territories and Saskatchewan.
The recall was initiated by the company. No illnesses related to the recalled product had been confirmed at the time the recall notice was published.
Consumers can use the following information to determine if they have the recalled product:
About Listeria Infections
Foods contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look, smell, or taste altered, but can still cause serious or even fatal infections. Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products product and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical attention and inform their doctor of possible exposure to Listeria.
Additionally, anyone who has consumed any of the recalled products should self-monitor for symptoms over the coming weeks, as it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop.
Symptoms of Listeria infection may include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle pain, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are needed to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses.
Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients with weakened immune systems are at particular risk of serious illness, life-threatening infections, other complications, and death. Even if infected pregnant women experience only mild flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
