The May 24 notice said the recalled product has been sold in Alberta and Saskatchewan and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.
The affected green peppers are those that come in packages weighing 50 grams with a universal product code of 8 94242 00050 4. The specific batch mentioned in the recall was packed on 20AL23.
Since the posting of the recall, there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of the product, said CFIA.
The federal agency warned the public not to “consume, serve, use, sell or distribute [the] recalled products.”
“Food contaminated with salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick,” it said.
“Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections.”
People in good health are no exception.
“[They] may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis,” said the food inspector.
The CFIA urged Canadians to check if they have bought the recalled product. If so, they should throw it out or return it to the location where it was purchased.
“If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider,” it added.
