Broccoli and Seasonal Mix microgreens recalled in Ontario due to possible salmonella

This May 3, 2019 photo shows an assortment of green pea microgreens growing in soil-laden trays at the Bayview, Wash., Farmers Market. (Dean Fosdick via AP)

TORONTO — The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says a recall has been ordered for two kinds of microgreens distributed in Ontario by Broadwood Farm due to possible salmonella contamination.

The broccoli microgreens were sold in 75g packages, and the seasonal mix microgreens were sold in 100g packages.

Both have best before dates of Nov. 13, 2021.

Consumers are advised to either throw the products out or return them to the place of purchase.

So far there have been no reported illnesses linked to the produce.

Symptoms of salmonella poisoning can include fever, headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal cramps, diarrhea and in rare cases severe arthritis.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 9, 2021.