Dried cranberries recalled in Quebec for E. coli O157:H7

Certain sweetened dried cranberries were recalled over the weekend by Quebec’s Les Aliments Johnvince for E. coli O157: H7 contamination.

This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) 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 the industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace.

The dried cranberries were subject to a Food Recall Warning by the government’s Canadian food Inspection Agency. The dried cranberries were sold with or without odes from May 28. 2020 up to and including Juen 8, 2020.  

Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected product are advised to contact their retailer. The product was sold in variable weights in plastic bags of approximately 300 grams.

No illnesses are yet known to be associated with the recall.

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with E. coli O157: H7 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.

CFIA is Canada’s science-based food industry regulator.  It has a broad mandate that encompasses food safety, animal health, plant health, and international market access.