Reason for recall: Microbiological - Salmonella
Hazard classification: Class 1
Company / Firm: Sofina Foods Inc.
Distribution: Possibly National
Extent of the distribution: Retail
Recall details
Ottawa, July 1, 2015 - Sofina Foods Inc. is recalling no name and Compliments brands frozen uncooked breaded chicken products from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
The following products have been sold nationally.
Recalled products
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
| No Name | Chicken Burgers | 2 kg | 2016 JA 22 EST 374 | 0 60383 11695 8 |
| Compliments | Chicken Strips | 907 g | 0 55742 33687 0 | BB/MA 2016 JA 22 EST 374 |
| Compliments | Chicken Nuggets | 907 g | 0 55742 33688 7 | BB/MA 2016 JA 22 EST 374 |
What you should do
Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store 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.
Background
This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. TheCFIA 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 recalled product from the marketplace.
Illnesses
There have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
