OTTAWA, Apr 1, 2009 (UPI via COMTEX) -- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is
warning the public not to consume certain brands of smoked salmon and lox due to
possible bacterial contamination.
The manufacturer, Niagara Smoked Fish Ltd. of Mississauga, Ontario, said the
products -- distributed in Ontario, Quebec and Alberta -- might be contaminated
with Listeria monocytogenes.
The recall includes Strubs-brand "bagelox" Norwegian style Scottish style and
Danish style sliced smoked Steelhead salmon; Niagara-brand smoked Steelhead and
Atlantic salmon; and Ocean Jewel-brand party pack sliced smoked Atlantic salmon.
The CFIA said food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes might not appear or
smell spoiled but can cause listeriosis, a food-borne illness. Listeriosis can
cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Pregnant women,
the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk.
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