McCain Foods USA

Recall #F-0225-2019 · Initiated 2018-10-13

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What happened

McCain Foods USA is recalling sautéed mushrooms (500g packages) because the company released products for sale without waiting for confirmed test results after detecting possible signs of harmful bacteria (Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella). The products were sold in the US, Canada, China, Korea, and Mexico.

Who is at risk

Anyone who consumed these mushrooms could be at risk, but people who are pregnant, very young, elderly, or have weakened immune systems face more serious illness if exposed to these bacteria.

What to do

If you have this product, do not eat it. Return it to the store where you bought it or discard it. Contact McCain Foods or your doctor if you develop symptoms like fever, diarrhea, or nausea.

Product

Sauted Muchrooms: Sold in 500 g package. Brand Name: none

Reason for recall

During an internal audit at the manufacturing location, it was discovered that finished product had been released on numerous occasions after receiving presumptive positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella; confirmation was not conducted.

Quantity affected

c cases

Distribution

US and Canada, China, Korea and Mexico

Lot / code info

All products shipped on or after January 1, 2016 Batch numbers: 1001584968

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Terminated

2019-11-01