Canada: Costco Recalling Rader Farms Fresh Start Smoothie Blend Due to Listeria

Costco Wholesale Canada Inc. is recalling Rader Farms Fresh Start Smoothie Blend from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination surrounding the spinach and kale contained in the fruit and veggie blend. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

Brand Name	Common Name	Size	Code(s) on Product	UPC
Rader Farms	Fresh Start Smoothie Blend	6 Pouches – 8 oz Each Net Weight 48 oz (1361 g)	30075A0201 30145A0201 30145B0220 32674A0201 32674B0220 32764A0218 32684A0201 32684B0220 32674B0220 32764B0211	8 84038 85148 9

Check to see if you have recalled product in your home. Recalled product should be thrown out or returned to the store where it was purchased.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

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

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