GD-brand ground cumin recalled in Canada

Ottawa -- - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning against consuming GD-brand ground cumin because of a potential contamination hazard.

The CFIA said the recalled product -- possibly contaminated with salmonella bacteria -- is sold in a 31-gram package bearing UPC 6 20383 01038 2 and lot codes 01X22C, 01X29C, 02X07C or 02X13C.

The ground cumin distributor -- Les Aliments G. Dion of New Brunswick, Quebec -- said the product was distributed in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario and Alberta.

For more information, consumers can call the CFIA at 800-442-2342.

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