Frozen raspberries recalled in Canada over norovirus risk
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Packages of frozen raspberries sold in Canada are being recalled due to possible norovirus contamination.
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Alasko frozen whole raspberries were recalled after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) received reports of illnesses linked to the consumption of the products distributed in seven provinces: Ontario, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Quebec.
The CFIA’s findings from its probe into the “foodborne illness outbreak” resulted in the “affected products are being recalled from the marketplace,” according to notice issued on Tuesday.
The affected products were sold to the general public as well as hotels, restaurants and other institutions.
What are the affected products?
The first affected products are 1 kg bags of Alasko Whole Raspberries (frozen) with the UPC code 6 95058 00205 4.
The second are the 5 kg packages (containing five 1 kg bags) of Alasko IQF Whole Raspberries with the UPC code 1 069505 800205 1.
Both affected products contain the codes PO# 138602, LOT# SY25314 and have best before dates of Nov. 10, 2027.
What is norovirus?
Norovirus is a highly contagious that causes diarrhea and vomiting, according to Health Canada.
Symptoms of gastroenteritis typically develop within 24 to 48 hours, but can start as early as 12 hours of exposure.
“The illness often begins suddenly,” the CFIA noted, adding that even after having the illness, you can still become re-infected by norovirus.
What are the symptoms?
The main symptoms of norovirus illness are diarrhea, vomiting (children usually experience more vomiting than adults), nausea and stomach cramps.
Other symptoms may include low-grade fever, headache, chills, muscle aches and fatigue.
The CFIA suggested that those experiencing the symptoms should stay hydrated. Most people feel better within one or two days, with symptoms resolving on their own, and experience no long-term health effects.
Though in “severe cases,” some individuals “may need to be hospitalized and given fluids intravenously,” according to the notice.
What to do if you feel sick
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your health-care provider, the CFIA said, while also advising the recalled products be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.
For any further questions, call 1-613-773-2342 or email [email protected] .
The agency noted that their investigation is ongoing, which may lead to the recall of other products.