The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall on August 18 for two brands of peanut and almond butters due to a possible salmonella contamination.
The recall is for nearly 12 almond and peanut butters under the brand names MaraNatha and Trader Joe’s, which may be responsible for four illnesses in the United States, although no illnesses have been reported in Canada.
The almond and peanut butters in question have been sold in Canada, the U.S., the Dominican Republic, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates. The products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
According to the CFIA, salmonella-contaminated food may not appear spoiled, yet can still cause illness, especially in young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Short-term symptoms of salmonella poisoning include fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Salmonella can also cause long-term symptoms such as severe arthritis.
