Certain fresh jalapeno peppers may contain Salmonella bacteria — recall 48296

Reported risk: Ottawa, December 20, 2011 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to consume the jalapeno peppers described below because they may be contaminated with Salmonella . The affected fresh jalapeno peppers, imported from the USA , were sold as follows: Unlabelled from bulk at Safeway stores and various independent grocery stores in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Yukon, between December 3 and 20, 2011, inclusively. Unlabelled from bulk or in 4.5 kg Cal Fresco brand cases at Loblaws banners (Extra Foods, No Frills, Real Canadian Wholesale Club, Shop Easy, SuperValu, Real Canadian Superstore, Lucky Dollar and Your Independent Grocer) in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, between December 3 and 20, 2011, inclusively. Consumers who have purchased bulk, unlabelled jalapeno peppers are advised to check with their place of purchase to determine if they have the affected product. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these peppers. The importers are voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.