Here are some specific condiments and cheese that were sold in B.C. but are now undergoing recalls due to undeclared allergens or the possible presence of bacteria.

Anyone who has these particular products in their households or facilities should either dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.

Seasoning

As of July 27, McCormick Canada is recalling Frank's RedHot brand Buffalo Ranch Seasoning due to possible Salmonella contamination.

The recalled product was sold in B.C., as well as Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, and possibly nationally.

The affected product was sold in 153 gram containers with UPC 0 66200 02104 7 and code BB 2022 SEP 06.

Although food contaminated with Salmonella may not seem to be spoiled based on appearance or aroma, it can still cause illness.

Short-term symptoms include fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea while long-term complications may include severe arthritis.

Young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems may develop serious or deadly infections.

Cheese

A food recall that began on July 23 has been updated to include additional information that the CFIA identified during its food-safety investigation.

Tree of Life Canada ULC initiated a recall for repackaged Cahill's brand Original Irish Porter Cheese, which was sold nationally, due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

The recall includes the following specifications:

• 200 grams with UPC 00034463010160 and code 22-JA-13 21125;
• 27 kilograms with UPC 00034463010160 and code 22-JA-13 21125, which may have also been sold by various retailers either served by clerks or in smaller packages with or without a label that may not bear the same brand or product name.

Anyone who is uncertain if they have purchased the recalled product should contact their retailer to find out.

Anyone who becomes sick from eating this product should contact a doctor. As of August 3, there hadn’t been any reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not appear or smell spoiled, but can still make a person ill.

Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Severe cases can be fatal.

Taco sauce

The CFIA stated on August 6 that Conagra Brands Canada initiated a recall for its Frontera brand Ground Beef Taco Skillet Sauce, which was sold nationally, because it contains mustard that isn’t declared on the label.

The recalled product is sold in 217 ml packages with UPC  6 04183 12170 7, and includes all date codes from MAR 072021 to JUL 182022.

Anyone allergic to mustard should not consume this product, as it could cause a serious or life-threatening reaction. As of August 6, no reactions associated with the consumption of this product had been reported.