People are sick, but Canada won’t say how many: Frozen fruit strikes again

Following the outbreaks of hepatitis A throughout Europe traced to frozen fruit, I’ve taken to microwaving the product to a boil, and then cooling. Yes, my daughter is vaccinated, yes, I am getting my vaccines updated, but people shouldn’t be eating shit when they go for frozen berries.

hep.a.berryYet that is exactly what they do.

And Costco, where are you sourcing your stuff from?

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says that Nature’s Touch brand Organic Berry Cherry Blend is being recalled due to Hepatitis A.

The following product has been sold exclusively at Costco warehouse locations in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

Recalled products

Brand Name             Common Name      

Nature’s Touch         Organic Berry Cherry Blend

Size     Code(s) on Product            

1.5 kg(3.3 lb) Best Before dates up to and including 2018 MR 15

UPC   

8 73668 00179 1

This recall was triggered by findings of the CFIA during the 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 product from the marketplace.

There have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

No shit.

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