Public warning expanded on Central-Epicure brand Smoked Atlantic Salmon

Canadian Food Inspection Agency
News Release

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The public warning issued on April 3, 2013 has been expanded to include additional products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Previously identified products included in this recall can be found on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Central-Epicure Food Products Ltd. are warning the public not to consume the Central-Epicure brand Smoked Atlantic Salmon products described below because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Consumers who may have purchased Smoked Atlantic Salmon from these locations, and are unsure if they have the affected product, are advised to check with the store to determine if their product is being recalled.

These products are distributed in Ontario.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

The manufacturer, Central-Epicure Food Products Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.


Central-Epicure Smoked Atlantic Salmon
1 kg
No UPC on package
Best Before Date
13AL06

Related recalls
2013-04-03c - Certain Central-Epicure brand smoked salmon products may contain Listeria monocytogenes


More information

The Smoked Atlantic Salmon described above was also sold in variable weights at fish counters in the following locations in Ontario:


McEwan Foods
38 Karl Fraser Road, North York
Smoked Atlantic Salmon
Begins with 2 02463
Packed on dates from March 22, 2013 to April 2, 2013 inclusive



Various Metro stores in Ontario
Smoked Atlantic Salmon Centre Cut Begins with 219080
Packed on dates up to and including 13.APR.04



Waterfront Seafood Market
3631 Dixie Rd Mississauga
Sliced Smkd Salmon Begins with 0 2001202
Packed on dates from March 22, 2013 to March 26, 2013 inclusive


For more information, consumers and industry can contact:

Central-Epicure Food Products Ltd. at [email protected]

CFIA by filling out the online feedback form.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness. Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu-like illness, however, infections during pregnancy can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.

For more information on foodborne pathogens, visit the Causes of Food Poisoning web page.

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