By The Canadian Press

Sunflower Seeds Recalled Following Listeria Scare

Jun 4, 2016 | 9:44 AM

CANADA – Certain President’s Choice brand, Basse and Kashi brand products are being recalled due to possible Listeria contamination.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning against the consumption of the products, which were sold nationally.

It also notes that distributors and food service establishments like hotels, restaurants, hospitals and nursing homes should not sell or use the products.

Presidents Choice brand Mountain Trail Mix, Roasted Sunflower Seeds Salted and Roasted Sunflower Seeds Unsalted, and Basse brand Unsalted Sunflower Seed Kernels, Unsalted Sunflower Seed, Hicking Trail Mix and Basse Alive Salad Topper mix with dried cranberries, sunflower seed kernels and walnuts are all part of the recall. The sunflower seeds in the products are thought to be contaminated.

Kashi Trail Mix Whole Grain Bars, sold in packs of six with best before dates between January and February 2017, and Kashi Whole Grain Bars sold in packs of 18 with best before dates between September and November 2016 are also part of a similar recall.

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So far, there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of the products.

Food contaminated with Listeria can cause vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headaches and neck stiffness.