OTTAWA - Canadians are getting their first warnings about a salmonella outbreak that has killed at least six people south of the border.
The Canadian Food Inspection agency issued a statement late Monday warning the public not to consume a series of snack foods sold in Canadian stores, saying the products could contain peanut butter tainted with salmonella.
The CFIA says the products may have been made with peanut butter or peanut paste linked to the U.S. outbreak, which has prompted major companies including Kelloggs to recall products.
The CFIA has not reported any illnesses associated with products sold in Canada.
One New Brunswick resident fell ill, but officials previously said the person was known to visit the United States often and likely consumed an infected product while there.
The CFIA's warning involves nationally distributed peanut butter snacks by Hebert's Fully Loaded, Nature's Path Organic Optimum, Clif Bar and Larabar.
U.S. officials are investigating products made by Peanut Corp. of America, which are not directly available on store shelves but are used by institutions and food companies. At least 470 people have been sickened during the outbreak in the U.S.
