Certain Cookie Dough, Pie Shells and Tart Shells recalled due to E. coli O121

June 17, 2017

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OTTAWA – An expanded recall of flour is also reaching into some products made from flour. Health Canada has issued an advisory on certain cookie dough, pie shells, and tart shells.

The food recall warning issued on June 15, 2017 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Industry is recalling certain cookie dough, pie shells and tart shells due to possible E. coli O121 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

The following products have been sold nationally. See product specific distribution information in the table below.

Recalled products

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes	Additional Information
In-Dey-Go Fundraising Inc.	Dark Chocolate / White Chocolate Chunk Cookie Dough	1.22 kg	None	17039	This product has been sold nationally through various schools and fundraising organizations.
Apple Valley	SHELL PIE DEEP UNSWEETENED 5″	6.8 kg	00 687415 80500 2	2017-12-06, 2017-12-20, 2017-12-21	Sold in Ontario from Country Pantry Bulk Foods, 3048 Lobsinger Line, Heidelberg, Ontario. Please note that the product described below was intended for sale to hotels, restaurants, and institutions.
Apple Valley	SHELL PIE UNSWEETENED 8″	4.0 kg	00 687415 80802 7	2017-12-08, 2017-12-22	Sold in Ontario from Country Pantry Bulk Foods, 3048 Lobsinger Line, Heidelberg, Ontario. Please note that the product described below was intended for sale to hotels, restaurants, and institutions.
Mildmay Cheese Haus	2 Inch Tart Shells	40 pieces – (1.5 lb approx)	Begins with 0 201485	Packed on dates 03-FE-17 to 10-JN-17	Distributed in Ontario at Mildmay Cheese Haus

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

It is not safe to taste or eat raw dough or batter regardless of the type of flour used, as raw flour can be contaminated with harmful bacteria such as E. coli O121. Food contaminated with E. coli O121 may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea. In severe cases of illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

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Background

This recall was triggered by findings by the CFIA during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been reported illnesses associated with flour; however, at this time, there have been no confirmed illnesses associated with the products identified in this Food Recall Warning.

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