Ottawa – The food recall warning issued on September 5, 2016 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Atlantic Shellfish Products Inc. is recalling Atlantic Shellfish Products Inc. brand oysters and quahogs from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume and retailers, restaurants and institutions should not sell or use the recalled products described below.
Recalled products
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Shellfish Products Inc. | Malpeque Standard Oysters | 25 count |
Process Date: 30-Aug-16 Shipping Date: 30-Aug-16 Lot #: 243/2/158 Harvest Location: PE4C |
None |
| Atlantic Shellfish Products Inc. | Lg. Standard (Oysters) | 40 count |
Process Date: 01-Sep-16 Shipping Date: 01-Sep-16 Lot #: 243/2/158 Harvest Location: PE4C |
None |
| Atlantic Shellfish Products Inc. | South Lake Selects (Oysters) | 120 count |
Process Date: 30-Aug-16 Shipping Date: 30-Aug-16 Lot #: 243/2/190 Harvest Location: PE4C |
None |
| Atlantic Shellfish Products Inc. | Malpeque Standard Oysters | 145 count |
Process Date: 30-Aug-16 Shipping Date: 30-Aug-16 Lot #: 243/2/218 Harvest Location: PE4C |
None |
| Atlantic Shellfish Products Inc. | Med. Quahogs | 200 count |
Process Date: 30-Aug-16 Shipping Date: 30-Aug-16 Lot #: 243/2/218 Harvest Location: PE4C |
None |
| Atlantic Shellfish Products Inc. | Med. Quahogs | 200 count |
Process Date: 01-Sep-16 Shipping Date: 01-Sep-16 Lot #: 243/2/218 Harvest Location: PE4C |
None |
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 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.
Background
This recall was triggered by 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 products from the marketplace.
Illnesses
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Related recalls
2016-09-05 – Atlantic Shellfish Products Inc. brand oysters recalled due to Salmonella
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
