Food Safety recall round-up gallery 9-15 August
Salmonella scare in grated coconut
12 August - Canada: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume Diwa brand Grated Coconut described because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Diwa Products are, based in Toronto, Ontario, is the importer of the grated coconut.
The Diwa brand coconut, sold frozen, product of Philippines, is affected by this alert but there have been no confirmed illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
The 16 oz (454g) gram version does not have a code on the product but has a UPC of 6 28838 52049 3. The 40 x 16 oz case has a code of SPO313 but no UPC.