In a follow-up on the report of a multi-province Salmonella outbreak in Canada linked to frozen raw breaded chicken products, Loblaw Companies Limited has recalled President’s Choice brand Pub Recipe Chicken Nuggets from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Recalled products
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President’s Choice | Pub Recipe Chicken Nuggets – Uncooked Breaded Cutlettes | 800 g | 2018 MR 15 | 0 60383 13171 5 |
This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak.
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.
Currently, there are seven cases of Salmonella illness in four provinces: British Columbia (1), Alberta (4), Ontario (1) and New Brunswick (1). Two people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
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