A recall of date square snacks is underway in Canada because the products have been found to be contaminated with Salmonella. The Palm Bites brand date squares are packaged in plastic bags with three squares per bag. The products do not have UPC numbers. Consumers should look for the following… Continue Reading Uncategorized Food Safety News
A recall of date square snacks is underway in Canada because the products have been found to be contaminated with Salmonella.
The Palm Bites brand date squares are packaged in plastic bags with three squares per bag. The products do not have UPC numbers. Consumers should look for the following production date on both the plain and the chocolate versions of the products: “from 24/OC/08 to 25/FE/14.”
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) reports that the products were sold online and distributed in Ontario, with distribution in other provinces possible.
The recall was triggered by a CFIA investigation. The date square recall is in relation to a previous recall of tahini products.
About Salmonella infections
Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria does not usually look, smell, or taste spoiled. Anyone can become sick with a Salmonella infection. Infants, children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are fragile.
Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctors about the possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria because special tests are necessary to diagnose salmonellosis. Salmonella infection symptoms can mimic other illnesses, frequently leading to misdiagnosis.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. In some cases, however, diarrhea may be so severe that patients require hospitalization.
Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop a severe illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.
Some people get infected without getting sick or showing any symptoms. However, they may still spread the infections to others.
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