Potential Salmonella Contamination Forces Canadian Recall
By Jean-Paul McDonald, Farms.com
A food recall has been expanded in Western Canada due to reports of Salmonella bacteria contamination in mangoes imported from Mexico. The mangoes were distributed by a Vancouver-based importer at several retail outlets west of Ontario.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed several illnesses associate with eating the contaminated mangoes. The mangoes in questions have a sticker with the code PLU 4959. The mangoes were sold between July 12 2012 and August 24 2012.
Food contaminated by Salmonella bacteria may not appear to be spoiled, but the bacteria can pose serious health concerns for the elderly, pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems. Some symptoms of Salmonella poisoning can include high fever, severe headache, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea and abdominal pain.
The CFIA says that consumers should contact retailers with concerns over affected mangoes.