Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Arlene King, is warning Ontarians not to consume certain sprouted chia products produced by Advantage Health Matters and Back 2 the Garden because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced a recall last week that affected certain Organic Traditions and Back 2 the Garden brand products. Consumers are asked to visit the CFIA’s website for a complete listing of all recalled products and to visit the website regularly as there may be recalls of additional products as the food safety investigation continues.
Ontarians are reminded to check their homes for the recalled products and if any are found, it is recommended that they be discarded or returned to the store where they were purchased.
To date, 15 confirmed cases of salmonellosis have been reported in Ontario linked to the ongoing investigation of sprouted chia products.
The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care is working closely with Public Health Ontario, the CFIA, Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada regarding the investigation of these products.
