Updated Food Recall Warning – Various brands of pie and tart shells recalled due to E. coli O121
- Recall date:
- June 2, 2017
- Reason for recall:
- Microbiological – E. coli O121
- Hazard classification:
- Class 2
- Company / Firm:
- Harlan Bakeries – Edmonton
- Distribution:
- National
- Extent of the distribution:
- Retail
Recall details
Ottawa, June 2, 2017 – This food recall warning is issued to include products associated with recent flour recalls. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Harlan Bakeries – Edmonton is recalling various brands of pie and tart shells due to possible E. coli O121 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
Recalled products
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Name | Sweetened Tart shells | 570 g | Best before dates: 2017 DE 21 2017 DE 23 |
0 60383 10429 0 |
| Great Value | Deep Dish Pie Shells | 380 g | Best before date: 2017 DE 23 |
6 28915 08589 1 |
| Great Value | Tart Shells | 570 g | Best before date: 2017 DE 22 |
6 28915 08591 4 |
What you should do
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
It is not safe to taste or eat raw dough or batter regardless of the type of flour used, as raw flour can be contaminated with harmful bacteria such as E. coli O121. Food contaminated with E. coli O121 may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea. In severe cases of illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
Background
This recall was triggered by findings by the CFIA during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.
Illnesses
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.