Hot sauce recalled in Canada over microbial contamination

Food Safety News 2023-04-23

Tag: 2023 recalls

Lazeez Shawarma is recalling hot sauce because of possible microbial contamination, specifically Bacillus cereus.

The recalled product has been sold in Ontario, Canada, according to a recall notice posted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency..

Recalled products:

Brand	Product	Size	Codes	UPC
None	Hot (Sauce)	Variable	All units made from March 8, 2023 up to and including March 18, 2023	None

Consumers, hotels, restaurants and institutions should not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.

about Bacillus cereus
Bacillus cereus is a toxin-producing microorganism that causes diarrhea and vomiting in people. Those with compromised immune systems are at risk for more severe illness. Vigorous rehydration and other supportive care including antibiotics are the usual treatment.

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