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Food Recall Warning: Organic Traditions Brand Sprouted Flax Seed Powder Recalled Due to Salmonella(Marketwire (Canada) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Oct. 21, 2014) - Product photos are available at http://bit.ly/1yhRLiH Advantage Health Matters is recalling Organic Traditions brand Sprouted Flax Seed Powder from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below. The following products have been sold nationally. Recalled products --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brand Product Size UPC Codes --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Organic Sprouted Flax 227 g 8 54260 00626 1BIO13SGF291 Traditions Seed Powder --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Organic Sprouted Flax 454 g 8 54260 00553 0BIO13SGF291 Traditions Seed Powder ---------------------------------------------------------------------------What you should do Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store 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. - Learn more about the health risks - Sign up for recall notifications by email or follow us on Twitter - View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process Background This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. 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 these products. More information -- CFIA: www.inspection.gc.ca/contactus FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Media enquiries CFIA Media Relations 613-773-6600 Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency |