Les Fermes Lufa brand broccoli microgreens are being recalled in Canada due to pathogenic E. coli.
According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the products involved were distributed online and in Ontario and Quebec.
This recall was triggered by the company.
There have been no reports of illness associated with consumption of this product.
Microgreens are sold in plastic trays in plastic bags. Available in 50 gram packages. There is no UPC or other code on the package. The product was sold from April 20th to May 8th.
About E. coli infection
Food contaminated with E. coli neither looks bad nor smells or tastes bad.
Anyone who consumes a recalled product and develops symptoms of an E. coli infection should seek medical attention and tell their doctor about their possible exposure to the bacteria. Specific tests are needed to diagnose infections, which can mimic other diseases.
Symptoms of an E. coli infection vary from person to person, but often include severe stomach cramps and bloody diarrhea. Some patients may also have a fever. Most patients recover within 5 to 7 days. Other people may develop serious or life-threatening symptoms and complications, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
About 5 to 10 percent of people diagnosed with E. coli infection develop a potentially life-threatening complication of kidney failure, known as hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Symptoms of HUS include fever, abdominal pain, feeling very tired, decreased urination, small bruising or bleeding of unknown origin, and paleness.
Many people with HUS recover within a few weeks, but some suffer permanent injury or die. The condition can occur at any age, but is most common in people with compromised immune systems, such as children under 5 years of age, older adults with weakened immune systems, and people with cancer because their immune systems are immature.
People experiencing HUS symptoms should seek emergency medical care immediately. People with HUS are more likely to be hospitalized because it can cause other serious and lasting problems, including high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, brain damage, and neurological problems.
