CERTAIN FRESH SERRANO PEPPERS MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA

The public warning issued on December 20, 2011 has been expanded to include an additional product. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to consume the Serrano peppers described below because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected fresh Serrano peppers, imported from the USA, were sold as follows: Unlabelled from bulk at Safeway stores and various independent grocery stores in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Yukon, between December 5 and 20, 2011, inclusively. Consumers who have purchased bulk, unlabelled Serrano peppers are advised to check with their place of purchase to determine if they have the affected product. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these peppers.

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