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Si Ji Mei brand Wuhan Egg Sheets with Glutinous Rice is being recalled in B.C. and Alberta due to potential salmonella contamination after reports of consumers falling ill.
A recall notice issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) identifies the affected product as Si Ji Mei’s Wuhan Egg Sheets with Glutinous Rice, 580 grams, UPC: 6 977013 950971, code: 2025/09/12.
The recall was initiated by the company, and has been categorized as Class 2 by the CFIA, indicating a moderate risk that consuming the food may lead to short-term or non-life-threatening health problems.
The CFIA said it is continuing to conduct a food safety investigation into the possible salmonella contamination, which may lead to the recall of other products.
The CFIA is advising consumers to check their refrigerators for the recalled product and encourages them to either throw it away or return it to where it was purchased, even if it doesn’t appear to be spoiled. Food that is contaminated with salmonella may appear and smell fresh, but it can still cause illness, the advisory notes.
The recall follows a large-scale salmonella outbreak connected to the consumption of pistachios and pistachio-based products sold across Canada. The outbreak has resulted in 24 salmonella-related hospitalizations and 155 cases of the illness in six provinces so far. There have been 77 cases in Quebec, 58 in Ontario, nine in British Columbia, seven in Alberta, three in Manitoba, and one in New Brunswick.
The CFIA has instituted a temporary ban and modified licensing conditions for companies that import Iranian pistachio products to manufacture goods in Canada, with the goal of reducing the risk of salmonella contamination.
Salmonella Symptoms
Salmonella is an infection caused by salmonella bacteria that can manifest in a variety of symptoms, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada.
Not all individuals exposed to salmonella will get sick, but those who do typically display symptoms within a timeframe of six to 72 hours, the agency’s website said. The most susceptible groups are young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with compromised immune systems.
Chills, diarrhea, fever, nausea, stomach cramps, sudden headaches, and vomiting are the most common symptoms and generally resolve within four to seven days.
Most individuals recover on their own but there are cases where some may become severely ill and require hospitalization, the agency said. Those who become critically ill could have long-term health issues such as reactive arthritis. The condition, also known as Reiter’s syndrome, generally appears within four weeks of becoming ill.
The CFIA recommends consumers contact a health-care provider if they fall ill after consuming a recalled product.
