Recall issued for Compliments brand chicken strips

A batch of Compliments brand chicken strips is being recalled from the marketplace because of possiblesalmonellacontamination.

The Public Health Agency of Canada is investigating an outbreak of humanillness related totheproduct, says a release from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

"The outbreak investigation is ongoing and may identify other sources. Consumers should not consume the recalled product," a news release said.

"The following product was sold nationally until May 1, 2019 but some consumers may still have it in their freezer."

Sofina Foods produces the Compliments brand chicken strips for Sobeys.

Many frozen breaded chicken products currently on the market are raw and therefore may contain salmonella, the CFIA advises.

"These products may appear to be pre-cooked, but they should be handled and prepared with caution," the agency says.

The CFIA warns that food contaminated with salmonellamay not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick.

People particularly at risk are young children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems who couldcontract serious and sometimes deadly infections.

Common short-term symptoms experienced by healthy people may include fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps and diarrhea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.