- Recall date:
- February 22, 2020
- Purpose for recall:
- Microbiological – Different
- Hazard classification:
- Class 2
- Firm / Agency:
- Sawmill Bay Shellfish Co. Ltd.
- Distribution:
- Alberta, British Columbia
- Extent of the distribution:
- Retail
Recall particulars
Ottawa, February 22, 2020 – Sawmill Bay Shellfish Co. Ltd. is recalling sure Sawmill Bay Shellfish model Pacific Aquacultured Oysters from {the marketplace} as a result of norovirus. Shoppers mustn’t devour and distributors, retailers and meals service institutions reminiscent of inns, eating places, cafeterias, hospitals and nursing properties mustn’t promote or use the recalled product described beneath.
Recalled product
Model | Product | Dimension | UPC | Codes | Extra Info |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sawmill Bay Shellfish | Pacific Aquacultured Oysters | By the dozen | None | Heaps: 453 and 454 | Bought solely to inns, eating places and establishments |
None | Pacific Aquacultured Oysters | Variable rely | None | None – All models offered from February 12 to 19, 2020, inclusive | Bought at Codfather’s Seafood Market, Kelowna BC |
What it is best to do
When you suppose you turned sick from consuming a recalled product, name your physician.
Test to see when you have the recalled product in your house. Recalled merchandise ought to be thrown out or returned to the shop the place they had been bought.
Individuals with norovirus sickness normally develop signs of gastroenteritis inside 24 to 48 hours, however signs can begin as early as 12 hours after publicity. The sickness typically begins instantly. Even after having the sickness, you possibly can nonetheless turn into re-infected by norovirus. The principle signs of norovirus sickness are diarrhea, vomiting (youngsters normally expertise extra vomiting than adults), nausea and abdomen cramps. Different signs might embrace low-grade fever, headache, chills, muscle aches and fatigue (a basic sense of tiredness). Most individuals really feel higher inside one or two days, with signs resolving on their very own, and expertise no long-term well being results. As with all sickness inflicting diarrhea or vomiting, people who find themselves in poor health ought to drink loads of liquids to switch misplaced physique fluids and stop dehydration. In extreme instances, sufferers might have to be hospitalized and given fluids intravenously.
Background
This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Meals Inspection Company (CFIA) throughout its investigation right into a foodborne sickness outbreak. The CFIA is conducting a meals security investigation, which can result in the recall of different merchandise. If different high-risk merchandise are recalled, the CFIA will notify the general public by up to date Meals Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that trade is eradicating the recalled product from {the marketplace}.