OTTAWA, November 28, 2006 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is
warning the public not to consume certain The Honey Baked Ham Company brand
Cooked Ham and Turkey products, described below, because the products may be
contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
This CFIA alert has been initiated in
response to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmation of
direct sales to Canadian consumers of products recalled by HoneyBaked Foods
Inc., Holland, Ohio.
The Honey Baked Ham Company brand products affected by the alert are:
Product
Size
Codes
Sliced & Glazed Fully Cooked Half Ham
6 to 11 pound packages
EST. 15875Package code between 6261 and 6310
Sliced & Glazed Fully Cooked Whole Ham
12 to 16 pound packages
EST. 15875Package code between 6261 and 6310
Sliced and Glazed Cooked Boneless Turkey Breast
3 pound (approximate) weight per package
P-15875Package code between 6248 and 6258
Product code 30505 02099
Sliced & Glazed Fully Cooked Smoked Boneless Turkey Breast
3 pound (approximate) weight per package
P-15875Package code between 6248 and 6258
Product code 30504 02099
These products have been available to Canadians through internet and
telephone catalogue sales.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of
these products.
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell
spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause
listeriosis, a foodborne illness. Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe
headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with
weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Infected pregnant women may
experience only a mild, flu-like illness, however, infections during pregnancy
can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).
For information on Listeria monocytogenes, visit the
Food Facts web
page at
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/concen/causee.shtml.
For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety
facts, visit our web site at
www.inspection.gc.ca.
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Media enquiries:
Fred Jamieson (English)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Office of Food Safety and Recall
613- 760-4376
Marie-Andrée Lefebvre (French)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Operations Coordination - Quebec Area
613-760-4044
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