Dong Phuong Distributor is recalling its Hải Yến Ocean Swallow brand frozen shredded young coconut from the market because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The recall was triggered by testing results from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
According to the CFIA, the recalled products were distributed in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia and Manitoba.
Salmonella infection
Food contaminated with Salmonella usually doesn’t look, smell, or taste bad. However, anyone can get sick from Salmonella. According to the CDC, infants, children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe illness because of their weakened immune systems.
Anyone who eats the recalled products and develops symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Special tests are required to diagnose Salmonella infection, so sick people should tell their doctor that they may have been exposed to Salmonella. Symptoms of Salmonella infection can resemble other illnesses, often leading to misdiagnosis.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever that appear within 12 to 72 hours of consuming contaminated food. Otherwise healthy adults usually become ill for four to seven days, although in some cases the diarrhea can become so severe that hospitalization is required.
Elderly people, children, pregnant women, cancer patients and others with weakened immune systems are more likely to develop severe illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening symptoms.
Some people who are infected don’t show symptoms, but they can still spread the infection to others.
Recall affected products:
Ocean Swallow – Frozen Shredded Young Coconut
- Size – 400g
- UPC – 8 115170 091856
- Code – Lot Number: F2-23 11358
- Best before date: 2025.OC.01
At the time this recall was posted, there have been no reported illnesses associated with consuming this product.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation that may lead to the recall of other products.
Recalled products must not be consumed, used, sold, offered or distributed.
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