Whole Foods products recalled over possible salmonella contamination
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a recall for several Whole Foods Market products available in Ontario and online after a U.S. Food and Drug Administration recall linked to a U.S. salmonella outbreak. The CFIA advisory on Aug. 13 told consumers to throw out or return recalled products and to contact a healthcare provider if they became sick; no Canadian illnesses have been reported. The U.S. outbreak has caused 345 illnesses and 36 hospitalizations across 27 states, with symptoms typically resolving in four to seven days but with possible severe long-term effects in some cases.
Several Whole Foods products sold in Ontario and online were recalled for salmonella risk.
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The Canadian recall followed a U.S. FDA recall tied to a salmonella outbreak. The U.S. outbreak has sickened many people across 27 states. Consumers may be asked to discard products and watch for illness.
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