加拿大就一款臘腸產(chǎn)品發(fā)布預(yù)警

    食品伙伴網(wǎng)導(dǎo)讀：2009年3月23日，加拿大就 Shefa 牛肉臘腸產(chǎn)品發(fā)布預(yù)警，原因是該產(chǎn)品可能被單增李斯特菌污染。

    原文報道：

OTTAWA, March 23, 2009 – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Shefa Meats are warning the public not to consume Shefa brand Beef Salami because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product, Shefa brand beef salami, is sold in 750 packages, bearing lot code 2831, 8 13217 00179 7, and a Best Before date of 2 09. packages, bearing lot code 2831, 8 13217 00179 7, and a Best Before date of 2 09.

This product has been distributed in Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness. Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu-like illness, however, infections during pregnancy can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.

The manufacturer, Shefa Meats, Toronto, , is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall., is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:

Ben-Zion Dubinsky (Shefa Meats) at 416-783-1293; or,

CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 to 8:00 Eastern time, Monday to Friday). 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 to 8:00 Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Listeria monocytogenes, visit the Food Facts web page at: http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/concen/cause/listeriae.shtml

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at www.inspection.gc.ca.

詳情見：http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/corpaffr/recarapp/2009/20090323be.shtml