Salmonella-contaminated coconut product recalled in 3 Canadian provinces – CTV

Aug. 9, 2024

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a recall Friday for a coconut product(opens in a new tab) due to possible salmonella contamination.

The frozen shredded coconut, sold under the name Hải Yến Ocean Swallow, came in 400-gram packages with the Universal Product Code 8115170091856.

The best before date is Oct. 1, 2025, and the products were distributed in Alberta, B.C. and Manitoba, according to the advisory.

The recall was prompted by CFIA testing, but there have been no reports of illness associated with the product.

Food contaminated with this type of bacteria may not look or smell spoiled but can still make a person sick, the CFIA warned.