Alejandra Matos of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that at least 81 people fell ill from suspected Salmonella poisoning after eating guinea pig meat and other foods from a vendor at a Minneapolis street festival earlier this month, health officials said.
The vendor had a city permit but sold unapproved food and handled it improperly,
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Diwa Products Ltd. are warning the public not to consume Diwa brand Grated Coconut described below because it may be contaminated with Salmonella.
The following Diwa brand coconut, sold frozen, product of Philippines, is affected by this alert.
Brand Product Size UPC Code
Diwa Grated Coconut 16 oz.