‘FOOD RECALL WARNING’: Various eggs sold in Ontario stores recalled over possible Salmonella contamination

Various cartons and packages of eggs sold in Ontario have been recalled over Salmonella fears.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said that Les Œufs Richard Eggs Inc., a Quebec-based company, is recalling eggs from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. “Consumers should not consume and distributors, retailers and food service establishments such as hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals, and nursing homes should not serve, sell, or use the recalled products,” according to the

Only eggs from Les Œufs Richard Eggs Inc. with best before dates indicated in the table where the lot code contains “Q29” or where there is no lot code on the package are implicated by the recall, the Agency said, adding the eggs were sold at the retail level in Ontario and Quebec, but didn’t specify where exactly.

This recall was triggered by test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products, the Agency said.

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor, the Agency warns.

“Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home or establishment. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased,” the warning notes.

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick, the CFIA and Health Canada said.

Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis, the CFIA added.

Richards Eggs said the recall only applies to a limited number of products over a short period.

“What’s important to mention is that the presence of Salmonella was detected in an environmental farm test. No tests show contamination at the egg and grading station level. In addition, no cases of intoxication have been reported to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA),” the company said in a Facebook posting dated Nov. 21. “The animals in the lot in question have already been put down and the disinfection of the building is underway for a preventive purpose and thus manage the risk at its lowest level.”

Here’s what some of the cartons and products look like: