Poppies Bakeries LLC is recalling Poppies brand Mini Éclairs from the marketplace because of possible generic E. coli contamination.
This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results.
The recalled product has been sold in British Columbia and Ontario, Canada and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.
Recalled product:
Poppies – Mini Éclairs
- Size: 455 g
- UPC: 0 08563 95450 1
- Codes: Best Before: 2026 AL 03, L1L4024
As of the posting of this recall, there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
Consumers should check to see if they have the recalled product in their homes. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.
About E. coli
Food contaminated with E. coli may not look, smell or taste bad. Anyone who has developed symptoms of E. coli infection should seek medical attention and tell their doctor about their possible food poisoning. Specific tests are required to diagnose the infections, which can mimic other illnesses.
The symptoms of E. coli infections vary for each person but often include severe stomach cramps and diarrhea, which is often bloody. Some patients may also have a fever. Most patients recover within five to seven days. Others can develop severe or life-threatening symptoms and complications, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
About 5 percent to 10 percent of those diagnosed with E. coli infections develop a potentially life-threatening kidney failure complication, known as a hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Symptoms of HUS include fever, abdominal pain, feeling very tired, decreased frequency of urination, small unexplained bruises or bleeding, and pallor.
Many people with HUS recover within a few weeks, but some suffer permanent injuries or death. This condition can occur among people of any age but is most common in children younger than five years old because of their immature immune systems, older adults because of deteriorating immune systems, and people with compromised immune systems such as cancer patients.
People who experience HUS symptoms should immediately seek emergency medical care. People with HUS will likely be hospitalized because the condition can cause other serious and ongoing problems such as hypertension, chronic kidney disease, brain damage, and neurologic problems.
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