Certain Whole Foods products recalled over salmonella fears linked to U.S.
Products impacted from the recall range from certain prepared foods such as chicken quesadillas, several types of salsas, guacamoles and pico de gallo.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has initiated a recall of specific Whole Foods Market products sold online in Ontario due to potential salmonella contamination. The agency attributes the recall to jalapenos from Mexico, which have been linked to outbreaks in the United States. The affected products include prepared foods such as chicken quesadillas, various salsas, guacamoles, and pico de gallo, with the latest best-before date being August 16.
According to the recall notice, salmonella-contaminated food may not appear spoiled but can still cause illness. Those at risk include young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Symptoms may range from fever, headache, vomiting, and diarrhea to long-term complications such as severe arthritis.
No illnesses have been reported in Canada related to the consumption of these products. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported on Thursday that jalapeno peppers distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors, grown in Sinaloa, Mexico, are part of a salmonella outbreak affecting 27 U.S. states, with over 300 confirmed cases and 36 hospitalizations.
The recall involves 20 recalled foods, including diced jalapenos, rice and bean burritos, spicy roast beef sandwiches, spicy pimento cheese dip, and fiesta-style shrimp salads. These items were sold at various grocery stores, including Walmart, Target, Trader Joe's, Kroger, and Whole Foods.
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