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Food Recall Warning: Fresh Sprouts Brand Fresh Bean Sprouts Recalled Due to Salmonella(Marketwire (Canada) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - July 7, 2014) - Product photos are available at http://bit.ly/1pVDJD7 Fresh Sprout International Ltd. is recalling Fresh Sprouts brand Fresh Bean Sprouts from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below. The following product has been sold in Ontario. Recalled product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brand Product Size UPC Code ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fresh Sprouts Fresh Bean 454 g / 1 lb 8 27468 00100 0 14/JUL/07 Sprouts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- What you should do Check to see if you have recalled product in your home. Recalled product should be thrown out or returned to the store where it was 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. -- Learn more about the health risks at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/food/information-for-consumers/fact-sheets/food-poisoning/eng/1331151916451/1331152055552 -- Sign up for recall notifications by email or follow us on Twitter at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/newsroom/stay-connected/eng/1299856061207/1299856119191 Background This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) inspection activities. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings. The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace. Illnesses There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. More information -- Fresh Sprout International Ltd.: [email protected] -- CFIA: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/contactus FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Media enquiries 613-773-6600 Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency |