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Health
Hazard Alert Alfalfa
Sprouts May Contain Klebsiella Pneumoniae Bacteria
Canada
Food inspection Agency Ottawa,
July 14, 1999 The
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume
Living Foods and Sprouts Alive brand alfalfa sprouts with the lot number
EX/07/13 because they may contain Klebsiella pneumoniae bacteria. The
sprouts are grown by Living Foods of Camrose, Alta. The sprouts are sold in 140
g packages and food service bags and may have been distributed in British
Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Klebsiella
pneumoniae may cause gastrointestinal illness in humans. The illness may be
characterized by prolonged flu-like symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, fever,
stomach cramps and watery diarrhea. Young children, the elderly, and people with
weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. There
have been no reported illnesses from eating this product. Consumers
who have concerns about this product should discard it or return it to their
point of purchase. For
more information, media please contact: Jean
Kamanzi |