Shredded coconut recalled in Canada after testing found Salmonella

Dong Phuong distributor recalls Hải Yến Ocean Swallow’s Frozen Shredded Young Coconut brand from the market due to possible Salmonella contamination.

This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results.

According to the CFIA, the recalled products were distributed in Alberta, British Columbia and Manitoba, Canada.

About Salmonella infections

Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria usually does not look, smell or taste spoiled. However, anyone can become ill from a Salmonella infection. According to the CDC, infants, children, seniors and people with weakened immune systems are at greater risk for serious illness because their immune systems are fragile.

Anyone who has eaten a recalled product and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctor about possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria, because special tests are needed to diagnose salmonellosis. Symptoms of Salmonella infection can mimic other diseases, often leading to misdiagnosis.

Symptoms of a Salmonella infection may include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours of eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. However, in some cases, the diarrhea can be so severe that patients require hospitalization.

Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop serious illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.

Some people become infected without showing symptoms. However, they can still spread the infection to others.

Recalled product:

Hải Yến Ocean Swallow – Frozen grated young coconut

• Size – 400 grams
• UPC – 8 115170 091856
• Codes – Lot Number: F2-23 11358
• Best before: 2025.OC.01

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

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.

Recalled products should not be consumed, used, sold, served or distributed.

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