According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), Overwaitea Food Group, a supermarket operator based in Langley, BC, is recalling field cucumbers purchased from Save On Foods, PriceSmart Foods, Coopers Foods, Overwaitea, and Freson Brothers due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.
This recall applies to fresh field cucumbers sold in bulk, unwrapped purchased from Save On Foods, PriceSmart Foods, Coopers Foods, Overwaitea, and Freson Brothers on or before Sept. 4, 2015. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased affected cucumbers should check with their retail store.
The following cucumbers have been sold from Save On Foods, PriceSmart Foods, Coopers Foods, Overwaitea, and Freson Brothers stores in Alberta and British Columbia:
This recall was triggered by a recall by Andrew and Williamson Fresh Produce (“A&W”) of San Diego, CA, and may be associated with a Salmonella outbreak in the United States. A&W recalled its Limited Edition® label cucumbers sold during the period from Aug. 1, 2015, through Sept. 3, 2015, because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
CFIA stated that it is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, CFIA said it will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings. CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace.
CFIA also stated that it not aware of any reported illnesses in Canada associated with the consumption of these products.
