Organic pumpkin seeds recalled over salmonella concerns

Canadian Food Inspection Agency signage is shown in Ottawa, Wednesday, June 26, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has expanded its recall of organic pumpkins seeds.

The regulatory body said they were possibly contaminated with salmonella.

The seeds were sold in bulk at the Stone Store in Guelph between March 30 and May 7, and the Hope Eco-Farm Store in Aylmer from March 21 to May 9.

On Tuesday, they added three Toronto locations to the list. They said the pumpkin seeds were also sold as “Raw European Pumpkin Seeks Organic” at The Sweet Potato between April 24 and May 6, as well as “Organic European Pumpkin Seeds” at Beaches Natural Foods from March to May 8. The products were also sold as “Organic Pumpkin Seeds” at Fiesta Farm from April 17 to May 10.

The agency is advising people not to eat, serve or use the recalled seeds.

While they might not look different from other seeds, they can still make people sick. Symptoms of salmonella include fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said it may issue more recalls after conducting a food safety investigation, so all affected products can be pulled from store shelves.