Skip to content

Some microgreens recalled, suspected of listeria contamination

Some Greenbelt microgreens could make people sick, warns food inspection agency
RadishMicrogreens
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency warn that some Greenbelt Microgreens could contain Listeria monocytogenes and have been recalled.

NEWS RELEASE
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY
*************************
Certain Greenbelt Microgreens brand microgreens recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Recall date: September 22, 2018

Reason for recall: Microbiological - Listeria

Hazard classification: Class 1

Company / Firm: Greenbelt Greenhouse Ltd.

Distribution: Ontario

Extent of the distribution: Consumer

Recall details

Ottawa, September 22, 2018 - The food recall warning issued on August 25, 2018 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Greenbelt Greenhouse Ltd. is recalling certain Greenbelt Microgreens brand microgreens from the marketplace due to Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Recalled products

Brand Name

Common Name

Size

Code(s) on Product

UPC

Greenbelt Microgreens

Broccoli microgreens

75 g

09/23/18

8 90082 00016 2

Greenbelt Microgreens

Radish microgreens

75 g

09/23/18

8 90082 00069 8

Greenbelt Microgreens

Spicy micro & lettuce mix

100 g

09/23/18

8 90082 00046 9

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Background

This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

************************