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The Canadian Food Inspection agency is advising people of another frozen food recall at Costco.
Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. is recalling Organic by Nature brand frozen Organic Butternut Squash and Organic Vegetable Medley because of a possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The frozen vegetables have been sold by Costco warehouse locations in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.
The recall specifically applies to Organic by Nature Organic Butternut Squash (frozen), in a 2 kilogram package, with best by dates from April 26, 2016 to 2018. It also applies to the Organic by Nature, Organic Vegetable Medley (frozen), in a 2.5 kilogram package, with best by dates from April 26, 2016 to 2018.
Customers are urged to check for the recalled products at home.
Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
If you suspect you have become ill from eating a recalled product, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) recommends contacting your doctor.
If you eat food contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes, symptoms include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness.
Pregnant women and the elderly are particularly at risk.
There have been no reported illnesses in Canada associated with the consumption of these products, but there have been reported illnesses in the U.S.
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