Certain Five Star Shellfish Inc. brand oysters are being recalled in Canada because of contamination with Salmonella.
The recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
The recalled oysters were distributed in Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec.
The recalled oysters can be identified by the following label information:
Five Star Shellfish Inc.Malpeque oysters100 countNoneHarvest/process date: 22-JUNE-26; Shipping date: 22-JUNE-26; Harvest location: PEI 1Q; Grade: Mix/StdFive Star Shellfish Inc.Malpeque oysters100 countNoneHarvest/process date: 22-JUNE-26; Shipping date: 23-JUNE-26; Harvest location: PEI 1Q; Grade: Mix/StdFive Star Shellfish Inc.Malpeque oysters100 countNoneHarvest/process date: 22-JUNE-26; Shipping date: 23-JUNE-26; Harvest location: PEI 1Q; Grade: Sm/StdFive Star Shellfish Inc.Malpeque oysters25 count8 97848 00001 5Harvest/process date: 22-JUNE-26; Shipping date: 23-JUNE-26; Harvest location: PEI 1Q; Grade: Standard; BB: 22-JULY-26Five Star Shellfish Inc.Malpeque oysters2.5 lbs8 97848 00018 3Harvest/process date: 22-JUNE-26; Shipping date: 23-JUNE-26; Harvest location: PEI 1Q; Grade: Standard; BB: 22-JULY-26Five Star Shellfish Inc.Conway Pearls oysters100 countNoneHarvest/process date: 22-JUNE-26; Shipping date: 22-JUNE-26; Harvest location: PEI 1Q; Grade: ChoiceFive Star Shellfish Inc.Conway Pearls oysters100 countNoneHarvest/process date: 22-JUNE-26; Shipping date: 23-JUNE-26; Harvest location: PEI 1Q; Grade: ChoiceFive Star Shellfish Inc.Blackberry oysters100 countNoneHarvest/process date: 22-JUNE-26; Shipping date: 23-JUNE-26; Harvest location: PEI 1Q; Grade: ChoiceFive Star Shellfish Inc.Gooseberry oysters100 countNoneHarvest/process date: 22-JUNE-26; Shipping date: 23-JUNE-26; Harvest location: PEI 1Q; Grade: Choice
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.
Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled oysters 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.