By Canadian Press/Vernon Matters Staff

Coleslaw recalled by Loblaws

Dec 4, 2019 | 1:00 PM

Loblaw Companies Ltd. is recalling a President’s Choice coleslaw due to possible salmonella contamination.

Health Canada issued a food recall, warning consumers not to eat the house-brand coleslaw that came in 397 gram packages with the best before date of Dec. 4.

The product was distributed in Alberta, B.C., Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan though it’s possible there was national distribution.

Health Canada said there have been no reported illnesses associated with the product, and is encouraging customers who purchased the coleslaw to throw it out or return it to the store.

“Food contaminated with salmonella may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems may contract serious and sometimes deadly infections. Healthy people may experience short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis,” Health Canada said.