Juewei meat and vegetable products recalled in Canada due to Listeria contamination

Jue Wei Food (Canada) Ltd. recalls Juewei meat and vegetable products from the market due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

This recall was caused by the company.

The recalled products were distributed in British Columbia, Canada.

Recalled products:

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At the time this recall was issued, no illnesses associated with the consumption of these products have been reported.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. The CFIA verifies that the industry is removing recalled products from the market.

Consumers should not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products.

About Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell putrid, but it can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten a recalled product and developed symptoms of a Listeria infection should seek medical attention and tell their doctor about possible Listeria exposure.

Also, anyone who has eaten recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms in the coming weeks, as it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop.

Symptoms of a Listeria infection may include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headaches, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are needed to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other diseases.

Pregnant women, the elderly, young children and people such as cancer patients with weakened immune systems are at particular risk for serious illness, life-threatening infections and other complications. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to preterm labor, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.

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