Rodent infestation and Salmonella prompt Tiger Nut recall

African Foodways Market is recalling “Tiger Nuts” from the marketplace because of possible Salmonella contamination from rodent infestation.

The product originated from Bistak Enterprises Inc., which recently recalled various products because of Salmonella contamination from rodent infestation.

The nuts were sold at African Foodways Market, 1741 Pembina Hwy and African Foodways Market, 1-A 282 St. Anne’s Road in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Recalled products:

As of the posting of this recall, there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Consumers should check to see if they have the recalled products in their homes or establishment. The products should not be served, used, sold, or distributed. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.

About Salmonella infections
Food contaminated with Salmonella bacteria does not usually look, smell, or taste spoiled. Anyone can become sick with a Salmonella infection. Infants, children, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are fragile, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should tell their doctors about the possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria because special tests are necessary to diagnose salmonellosis. Salmonella infection symptoms can mimic other illnesses, frequently leading to misdiagnosis.

Symptoms of Salmonella infection can include diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food. Otherwise, healthy adults are usually sick for four to seven days. In some cases, however, diarrhea may be so severe that patients require hospitalization.

Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop a severe illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.

Some people get infected without getting sick or showing any symptoms. However, they may still spread the infections to others.

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