Sofina Foods Inc. is recalling Compliments brand Chicken Strips from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.
This product was identified as a source of illness through the Public Health Agency of Canada's investigation into the Salmonella outbreak.
Additional sources of illness may be identified as the investigation continues.
The following product was sold nationally until May 1, 2019 but some consumers may still have it in their freezer.
Recalled product
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compliments |
Chicken Strips – Breaded Chicken Cutlettes – Uncooked |
907 g | 0 57742 33687 0 |
Outer package: 2019 NO 24 Inner package: 3288M |
What you should do
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
Check to see if you have recalled products in your home and if so, they 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 food borne illness outbreak. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.
The CFIA is verifying that industry has removed recalled product from the marketplace.
Illnesses
Many frozen breaded chicken products currently on the market are raw and therefore may contain Salmonella. These products may appear to be pre-cooked, but they should be handled and prepared with caution. Please refer to the Public Health Notice for further details on this active outbreak investigation and on what you should do to protect your health.
