Tri-Star Seafood Supply Ltd. Live Spot Prawns - recalled due to norovirus

Canada

Tri-Star Seafood Supply Ltd. is recalling certain Tri-Star Seafood Supply Ltd. brand Live Spot Prawns from the marketplace due to possible norovirus contamination. The recalled product has been sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, and Ontario, and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories. There have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Recalled products:
- Tri-Star Seafood Supply Ltd. Live Spot Prawn. Size: Variable. UPC: None. Codes: AJ200-021 | CA001-1532 | CA001-1540.

What you should do:
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor
Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home or establishment
Do not consume the recalled product
Do not serve, use, sell, or distribute the recalled product
Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased
Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected product are advised to contact their retailer

This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. People with norovirus illness usually develop symptoms of gastroenteritis within 24 to 48 hours, but symptoms can start as early as 12 hours after exposure. The illness often begins suddenly. Even after having the illness, you can still become re-infected by norovirus.

The main symptoms of norovirus illness are diarrhea, vomiting (children usually experience more vomiting than adults), nausea and stomach cramps. Other symptoms may include low-grade fever, headache, chills, muscle aches and fatigue (a general sense of tiredness).  Most people feel better within one or two days, with symptoms resolving on their own, and experience no long-term health effects. As with any illness causing diarrhea or vomiting, people who are ill should drink plenty of liquids to replace lost body fluids and prevent dehydration. In severe cases, patients may need to be hospitalized and given fluids intravenously.

In case you are experiencing norovirus symptoms, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.

Company name: Tri-Star Seafood Supply Ltd.
Brand name: Tri-Star Seafood Supply Ltd.
Product recalled: Certain Live Spot Prawns
Reason of the recall: Issue Food - Microbial Contamination - Norovirus
CFIA Recall date: 2022-05-31

Source: recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/certain-tri-star-seafood-supply-ltd-brand-live-spot-prawns-recalled-due-norovirus