Hilly Acres Farm eggs were recalled on Friday due to possible Salmonella contamination
Canadian Food Inspection Agency says products have been distributed in Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia
« This recall was triggered by company test results, » CFIA said in a food recall warning
Recalled items include Farmer John Eyking, Eyking Delite, Compliments and Nova Eggs The full list of products can be found here
Egg Farmers of Nova Scotia also released a statement Friday saying that following a routine protocol, Hilly Acres Farm in Cape Breton began a voluntary egg recall due to ‘possible salmonella problem, and that’s when the Canadian Food Inspection Agency was notified
The non-profit organization representing the province’s 26 registered egg farmers also said Hilly Acres Farm sells eggs primarily in Cape Breton and western Newfoundland
« Only eggs with expiration dates between September 2 through Oct 31, 2020, that are from ‘Hilly Acres’ or identified with the lot code ’38’ or ‘N38’ or without a code are affected by the recall product, ”said the organization
Egg Farmers of Nova Scotia also explained that people can find the code by looking at the end of the box of eggs
« If your egg cartons do not indicate 38 or N38 and display a different code, (example: N1, N5, N32, N50, etc.) your eggs are not affected by this recall «
CFIA is currently conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to further product recalls
« If other high risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated food recall warnings »
CFIA says consumers or businesses who have the products should throw them away or return them to place of purchase
In the meantime, the agency says no illnesses associated with the consumption of these products have been reported
Salmonella poisoning can lead to a wide range of symptoms, from short-term fever, headache and nausea to more serious problems including severe arthritis, and in rare cases even dead
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