Canada: Salmonella in fresh chili peppers

Canada Herb is recalling Canada Herb brand fresh chili peppers from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

salm.chili.peppersOnly fresh chili peppers imported by Canada Herb and sold from June 19, 2016 to July 05, 2016, inclusively is affected by this recall. This product has been sold in clear plastic bags bearing the name Canada Herb. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected product are advised to contact their retailer.

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.

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 product from the marketplace.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

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