Rana brand tagliatelle chicken and mushroom sauce is being recalled in Canada because of potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
The implicated sauce was distributed nationwide, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
There is concern that consumers may have the recalled product in their homes because its expiration dates run from Oct. 10 up to and including Nov. 16. Consumers are urged to throw away any recalled product they may have on hand.
The recalled sauce is sold in 1.14-kg packages and has the UPC number 8 77448 00481 1.
The recall was triggered by a recall in another country, but the Canadian notice did not say which country or what products are involved. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is conducting an investigation that may lead to the recall of other products.
As of the posting of the recall notice, there were no confirmed illnesses associated with the implicated sauce.
About Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any of the recalledproduct and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure.
Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop.
Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses.
Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, other complications and death. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
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