Germina brand "Brocoli Calabrese" seeds recalled due to possible contamination with pathogenic E. coli
Summary
Product: "Brocoli Calabrese" seeds
Issue: Food - Microbial contamination - E. Coli - other pathogenic
What to do: Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products
Distribution: Online, Ontario and Quebec
Affected products
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germina | "Brocoli calabrese" seeds | 60 g | 6 28176 98502 2 | LOT # : BRR18 |
| Germina | "Brocoli calabrese" seeds | 120 g | 6 28176 98503 9 | LOT # : BRR18 |
| Germina | "Brocoli calabrese" seeds | 500 g | None | LOT # : BRR18 |
| Germina | "Brocoli calabrese" seeds | 1 kg | None | LOT # : BRR18 |
| Germina | "Brocoli calabrese" seeds | Variable (5 kg to 20 kg) | None | LOT # : BRR18 |
Issue
The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible pathogenic E. coli contamination.
What you should do
- If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider.
- Check to see if you have recalled products.
- Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products.
- Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.
Food contaminated with pathogenic E. coli may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea. In severe cases of illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
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