Henlong Oriental Gifts & Foods Co. Ltd. is recalling Captain’s Choice brand Shredded Coconut because of possible Salmonella contamination, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

There have been reported illnesses that may be associated with the consumption of this product.

The recalled product was distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan.

Recalled Product:

Captain’s Choice Shredded Coconut

• Size: 454 g
• UPC: 8 934791 920105
• Codes: LOT NO.: GT0918003

Consumers are advised not to consume, use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location wher they were purchased.

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, according to the CDC.

Anyone who has handled the recalled products and developed symptoms of Salmonella infection should seek medical attention. Sick people should inform their doctors about possible exposure to Salmonella bacteria, as 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 exposure to contaminated food. Healthy adults are typically sick for four to seven days. In some cases, diarrhea may be so severe that hospitalization is required. Older adults, children, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients, are more likely to develop severe illness and serious, sometimes life-threatening conditions.

Some individuals may become infected without showing symptoms but can still spread the bacteria to others.