California peaches recalled due to salmonella concerns
Foods contaminated with salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause sickness
These California peaches, sold under various brands, are now subject to a recall from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency due to possible salmonella contamination. (Photo courtesy of the CFIA)
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is asking the public to hold off on eating fresh Prima Wawona peaches from California that may be contaminated with salmonella.
The brands affected are Harvest Sweet, Sweet 2, Wegmans and Extra Fresh, according to a warning issued by the agency on Aug. 22.
Peaches that are marked “Product of Canada” are not affected. But the contaminated peaches may have been sold loose or in bulk, with or without a brand name, the CFIA said.
These peaches may have been repackaged into a variety of formats, the agency said in the advisory.
Food contaminated with salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause sickness.
Short-term symptoms can include fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Young children, pregnant women, elders and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections.
If you think you have bought the recalled peaches, return them to where you bought them or throw them away.
And if you have any of the symptoms of salmonella, contact your local health centre.
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