Several varieties of organic microgreens sold in Ontario and Quebec are being recalled due to potential contamination with E. coli bacteria. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued the recall on May 15 for the following products: Farm Boy organic broccoli microgreens (65 g) with best-before dates up to and including May 22, Farm Boy organic mild mix microgreens (65 g) with best-before dates up to and including May 19, Farm Boy organic spring mix microgreens (65 g) with best-before dates up to and including May 19, Kyan Culture organic broccoli microgreens (65 g) with best-before dates up to and including May 22, Kyan Culture organic mild mix microgreens (65 g) with best-before dates up to and including May 19, and Kyan Culture organic spring mix microgreens (65 g) with best-before dates up to and including May 19.
Consumers who have purchased any of these products are advised by the agency to either discard them or return them to the place of purchase. Consumption of the affected microgreens is not recommended. To date, there have been no reported illnesses associated with these products, as confirmed by the CFIA.
E. coli infection symptoms may include nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and watery or bloody diarrhea. Severe cases can result in serious complications such as strokes, seizures, kidney damage, or death, according to the CFIA. Individuals who suspect they have become ill after consuming any of the recalled microgreens are urged to seek medical attention promptly, as advised by the agency.