Rana brand tagliatelle chicken and mushroom sauce is being recalled in Canada due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the affected sauce was distributed nationally.
There is concern that consumers may have the recalled product in their homes because the expiration date runs from October 10 to November 16. Consumers are urged to throw away any recalled product they have on hand.
The recalled sauce is sold in 2.5 lb (1.14 kg) packages and has the UPC number 8 77448 00481 1.
The recall was triggered by a recall in another country, but the Canadian notice did not specify which country or which products were affected. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is conducting an investigation that could lead to the recall of other products.
At the time the recall notice was posted, there were no confirmed illnesses associated with the affected sauce.
About Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell putrid, but it can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products and developed symptoms of a Listeria infection should seek medical attention and tell their doctor about the possible exposure to Listeria.
Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms in the coming weeks, as it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop.
Symptoms of a Listeria infection may include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headaches, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are needed to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other diseases.
Pregnant women, the elderly, young children and people such as cancer patients with weakened immune systems are at particular risk of serious illness, life-threatening infections, other complications and death. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to preterm labor, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
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