Food safety authorities have issued a recall for Thit Ghe brand Frozen Crab Meat after testing identified potential Salmonella contamination, posing a serious health risk if consumed.
The affected product is being recalled from the market in Quebec, with the recall primarily directed at hotels, restaurants, and institutional food service operators.
The recall was initiated due to the presence of Salmonella, a bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness. Symptoms of salmonellosis may include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps. In severe cases, especially among young children, elderly individuals, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems, the infection can be life-threatening.
Do not use, sell, serve, or distribute the affected product.
Food service operators should immediately remove the product from inventory.
Consumers who may have purchased the product should discard it safely or follow local recall instructions.
Salmonella bacteria are commonly associated with raw or undercooked foods and can survive freezing. Proper handling and thorough cooking are essential, but contaminated products are unsafe even if they appear normal.
Food safety authorities continue to monitor the situation and advise businesses to review their food safety practices to prevent further risks.