Several Salad Kits Sold Across Canada Have Been Recalled Due To Listeria Risk

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is currently recalling several salad kits sold across Canada due to a listeria outbreak.

The recalled products were sold at Canadian grocery stores including Costco, Provigo and other shops that carry brands including Taylor Farms, Fresh Express, Dole and President's Choice.

"The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination," the CFIA said.

What You Need To Know: The recall was initially triggered in the United States and is associated with an outbreak investigation of Listeria infections linked to dairy products manufactured by Rizo Lopez Foods.

Here are all the details regarding the recalled food products:

• Dole Chop Kit Avocado Ranch | 319 g | Best Before: February 6 up to and including February 20, 2024
• Dole Suprême Kit Southwest Salad | 369 g | Best Before: February 3 up to and including February 18, 2024
• President's Choice Southwest Salad Kit | 369 g | Best Before: February 18, 2024
• President's Choice Chopped Mexican-Style Street Corn Salad Kit | 285 g | Best Before: February 19, 2024
• Taylor Farms Mexican Style Street Corn Salad Kit | 2 x 335 g | Best Before: February 19, 2024
• Fresh Express Salsa! Ensalada Salad Kit | 343 g | Best Before: January 8, 2024, up to and including February 22, 2024

Fresh Express Salsa! Ensalada Salad KitCFIA

President's Choice Southwest Salad KitCFIA

What Is Being Done: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. Furthermore, while there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these salad kits, the CFIA is listing symptoms linked with listeria contamination.

"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."

Taylor Farms Mexican Style Street Corn Salad KitCFIA

Dole Chop Kit Avocado RanchCFIA

What You Need To Do: The CFIA is urging Canadian consumers to verify if they have any of the recalled products and to toss them out right away or return them to the point of purchase. Additionally, the federal health department is suggesting you not use, consume, serve, use or sell any recalled products.

"If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider," the CFIA said.

Keep Reading: In addition to the salad kit recall, several grocery items sold across Canada have also been recalled including a frozen pizza due to undeclared ingredients and several dips and salsas. Health Canada has also recalled several household items including vacuums, and baby products.

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