UPDATED: Ontarians Warned Not To Eat Food Products Contaminated With Listeria

September 29, 2011 10:15 PM

Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Arlene King, and Toronto's Medical Officer of Health, Dr. David McKeown, are warning Ontarians not to consume the following smoked salmon products because they may be contaminated with Listeria.

Brand: Strubs

Products:

Strubs Norwegian Style Steelhead Salmon
Sliced smoked
Gold tail
Ready to Eat
200g packages
Keep Frozen Prior to Use

Strubs Deli Choice
Gold tail
Smoked Salmon Bits
Ready to Eat
300g packages

Lot Identifier:  09192011

Although the originating processing plant for these products is in Toronto, the extent of the distribution of the products across Ontario is unknown.

If you have the products, it is recommended that they be discarded or returned to the retailer or the food supplier. If they are to be returned to the supplier, the products should be clearly marked and kept separate from other food products until they are returned. The smoked salmon may have been purchased from supermarkets, grocery stores or delicatessens.  

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


Quick Facts

  • Listeria can cause listeriosis, a serious but rare illness. Listeriosis is a reportable disease under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.
  • The median time from exposure to Listeria until symptoms develop is three weeks, but can be as short as 3 days or as long as 70 days.
  • Listeriosis usually manifests as mild flu-like illness. Symptoms may start suddenly and include: vomiting, nausea, cramps, severe headache, constipation or fever. More severe illness may result in meningitis and blood infection in newborns and adults.
  • Those highly susceptible are newborns, the elderly, pregnant women, and persons whose immune systems are compromised. In pregnant women, infection can cause preterm delivery, spontaneous abortion, stillbirths and fetal infection. In newborn babies, symptoms may include loss of appetite, lethargy, jaundice, vomiting, skin rash and difficulty breathing.

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Contacts

  • Andrew Morrison
    Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
    416-314-6197
    media@nullmoh.gov.on.ca

Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
ontario.ca/health