The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Loblaws Companie are warning the public not to consume the in-shell filberts (hazelnuts) or  in-shell mixed Nuts because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected filberts, product of USA, were sold in 454 g bags bearing UPC 7 75636 10004 1, mixed Nuts 1.36 kg bags bearing UPC 0 33383 70401 2 and in bulk bins.

These products were distributed nationally in Loblaw banners - Real Canadian Super Store, Fortinos, Freshmart, Loblaws, No Frills, Valu-Mart, Your Independent Grocer, Zehrs, Dominion, Red & White, Save Easy, Cash and Carry, Real Canadian Wholesale Club, Maxi & Cie, Maxi, Presto, Club Entrepot, Provigo, Extra Foods, Shop Easy, Super Valu, Westfair, Affiliated Independents, Quick Mart.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.