A food recall warning has been issued after E. coli was discovered in tart shells at Dresden Meat Packers.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued the recall on June 21 and later updated it on June 23.
“Dresden Meat Packers are recalling certain tart shells due to possible E. coli O121 contamination,” the Canadian Food Inspection Agency stated.
“Consumers should not consume the recalled product.”
The product in question is Unbaked 3″ Frozen Sweet Tart Shells, sold at Dresden Meat Packers in Dresden and Dresden Meat & Deli in Wallaceburg.
The items were sold from March 15 to April 29 this year.
“There have been reported illnesses associated with flour; however, at this time, there have been no confirmed illnesses associated with the (products sold in Dresden and Wallaceburg),” Canadian Food Inspection Agency officials stated.
“If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor. Check to see if you have recalled product in your home. Recalled product should be thrown out or returned to the store where it was purchased.”
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it is not safe to taste or eat raw dough or batter regardless of the type of flour used, as raw flour can be contaminated with harmful bacteria such as E. coli O121.
“Food contaminated with E. coli O121 may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick,” the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says.
“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.”
This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.
If other high-risk products are recalled, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
This recall is in addition to a larger flour recall from the last few months.
