The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says that a recall issued in January has now been updated to include Compliments brand chicken nuggets due to salmonella contamination. 

The nuggets were sold across Canada, including Manitoba. The CFIA warns that consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

The recalled products were sold in 1.5 kg packages. Codes on the product were:

  • Outer package: 2019 JL 18
  • Inner package: 1998M
  • UPC: 0 55742 33690 0

The CFIA says that if you have the products in question to throw them out or return them to the point of purchase.

Illness spread across the country

The CFIA says that there are currently 59 cases of illness in ten provinces linked to this outbreak.

That includes four people in Manitoba.

None of the affected people have been hospitalized.

Who is most at risk

The CFIA says that "Anyone can become sick with a Salmonella infection, but infants, children, seniors and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness because their immune systems are more fragile.

"Most people who become ill from a Salmonella infection will recover fully after a few days. It is possible for some people to be infected with the bacteria and to not get sick or show any symptoms, but to still be able to spread the infection to others."

Symptoms

From the CFIA:

Symptoms of a Salmonella infection, called salmonellosis, typically start 6 to 72 hours after exposure to Salmonella bacteria from an infected animal or contaminated product.

Symptoms include:

  • fever
  • chills
  • diarrhea
  • abdominal cramps
  • headache
  • nausea
  • vomiting

These symptoms usually last for four to seven days. In healthy people, salmonellosis often clears up without treatment. In some cases, severe illness and hospitalization may occur. In some cases, antibiotics may be required. People who are infected with Salmonella bacteria can be infectious from several days to several weeks. People who experience symptoms, or who have underlying medical conditions, should contact their health care provider if they suspect they have a Salmonella infection.