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 announced a recall of certain Whole Foods Market products sold online in Ontario due to potential salmonella contamination. The issue is linked to jalapenos imported from Mexico, which have been associated with salmonella outbreaks in the United States. The affected products include guacamoles, salsas, and prepared foods like chicken quesadillas, with the latest best-before date being August 16.
Salmonella-contaminated foods may not appear spoiled but can still cause illness. High-risk groups, including young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems, are particularly vulnerable to serious and potentially deadly infections. Healthy individuals may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea, while long-term complications can include severe arthritis.
As of now, there have been no reported cases of illness related to these products in Canada. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed on Thursday that jalapeno peppers distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors, grown in Sinaloa, Mexico, are the source of the outbreak. The CDC has reported over 300 cases in the U.S., resulting in 36 hospitalizations.
The recall affects 20 different foods, including diced jalapenos, rice and bean burritos, spicy roast beef sandwiches, spicy pimento cheese dip, and fiesta-style shrimp salads. These products have been distributed by major retailers such as Walmart, Target, Trader Joe's, Kroger, and Whole Foods.
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