Ottawa – Choices Markets is recalling Choices' Own brand deli products containing green peas from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
The following products have been sold at Choices Markets locations in British Columbia.
Recalled products
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choices' Own | Extra Lean Grass Fed Beef Shepherd's Pie | 500 g | All best before dates from 16.MA.01 up to and including 16.JN.16 | 0 234502 007995 |
| Choices' Own | Shepherd's Pie Family Size | 1 kg | All best before dates from 16.MA.01 up to and including 16.JN.16 | 0 235908 013993 |
| Choices' Own | Moroccan Chickpea Salad | Variable | All best before dates from 16.AL.29 up to and including 16.JN.17 | Starts with 0 234343 |
| Choices' Own | Chicken Coconut Curry | 475 g | All best before dates from 16.AL.25 up to and including 16.JN.18 | 0 235229 006995 |
What you should do
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
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 Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
Background
This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (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
- Choices Markets: 604-952-2266, reception@choicesmarkets.com
- CFIA: www.inspection.gc.ca/contactus
For more information, consumers and industry can contact the CFIA by filling out the online feedback form.
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)