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Nunavut health officials warn of recalled Alasko frozen raspberries over possible norovirus

In brief

Nunavut’s Department of Health issued a territory-wide public-health advisory on Sept. 17 warning people not to eat specified Alasko frozen whole raspberries recalled because of possible norovirus contamination. The affected 1-kilogram and 5-kilogram products should be thrown out or returned to where they were bought. Source

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What happened

The advisory covers Alasko Whole Raspberries, frozen, in a 1 kg package with UPC 6 95058 00205 4, PO#138602, lot SY25314 and best-before date 2027-NO-10. It also covers Alasko IQF Whole Raspberries in a 5 kg case of five 1 kg bags, UPC 1 069505 800205 1, P.O. 138602, lot SY25314 and best-before date 2027-NO-10. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says its recall was triggered during an investigation into a foodborne-illness outbreak and that illnesses associated with these products have been reported. Source Source

Why it matters

People who have the listed products should not eat, use, sell, serve or distribute them. The Department of Health says norovirus symptoms can include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach cramps, and can begin as early as 12 hours after exposure. People with severe symptoms, including weakness or dehydration, should seek advice from a health-care provider. Source

What happens next

Check freezers for the exact product codes and dates. Throw recalled products out or return them to the place of purchase. The CFIA says its food-safety investigation may lead to recalls of other products. Source

Important details

This is a public-health advisory and an active food recall, not a notice of a confirmed local outbreak. The Government of Nunavut marked its notice for communities across Nunavut. However, the CFIA’s recall page lists distribution in seven provinces and does not list Nunavut; local store distribution was not confirmed in the federal notice. Source Source

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