Certain broccoli seeds sold by Junction Microgreens recalled due to Salmonella

Brand(s)

Last updated

2021-11-10

Affected products

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
None – sold by Junction Microgreens	Broccoli seeds	Approximately 12 g	None	Sold from June 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 at The Junction Farmers Market, Toronto, Ontario

Issue

Junction Microfarm (dba Junction Microgreens) is recalling certain broccoli seeds from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.

The recalled product has been sold in Ontario.

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor
Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home
Do not consume or use the recalled product
Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

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Additional information

Previous recalls or alerts

Mumm’s Sprouting Seeds brand Broccoli recalled due to Salmonella

Background

This recall was triggered by the company.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of the product.

What is being done

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated food recall warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace.

Details

Original published date: 2021-11-10

Alert / recall type

Food recall warning