Various breaded chicken products recalled due to possible toxin

Maple Leaf Foods is recalling various breaded chicken products over concern they may contain a toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says the affected products were sold in Ontario and Quebec.

The recall includes Maple Leaf Chicken Breast Strips in 840 gram packages with a best before date of April 20, 2018. Chicken burgers under the Sufra Halal and Mina Halal brand names in 828 gram packages are also being recalled.

The CFIA says food contaminated with Staphylococcus toxin may not look or smell spoiled. They warn the toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria is not easily destroyed at normal cooking temperatures.

Common symptoms of Staphylococcus poisoning are nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping and fever.

The agency says there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Consumers should throw out the recalled items or return them to the store where they were purchased.