Reported risk: Ottawa, December 2, 2012 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Loblaws Companies Ltd. are warning the public not to consume the in-shell filberts (hazelnuts) described below because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella . The affected filberts, product of USA , were sold in 454 g bags bearing UPC 7 75636 10004 1 and in bulk bins. This product was distributed nationally in Loblaws banners - Real Canadian Super Store, Fortinos, Freshmart, Loblaws, No Frills, Valu-Mart, Your Independent Grocer, Zehrs, Dominion, Red & White, Save Easy, Cash and Carry, Real Canadian Wholesale Club, AXEP, Group Distribution, Intermarché, Maxi & Cie, Maxi, Presto, Club Entrepôt , Provigo, Extra Foods, Shop Easy, Super Valu, Westfair. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. The retailer, Loblaws Companies Ltd. , Brampton, ON , is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall. For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers: Loblaw Customer Relations at 1-800-296-2332 or
[email protected]; CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).
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