The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is expanding the warning for fesikh, a salted and cured fish product that may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
Product details:
- Whole Fesikh Mullet
- Cut up Fesikh Mullet in Oil
- Sold in packages of different counts and weights
- No code or date information
- Sold from Lotus Catering and Fine Food at 1960 Lawrence Avenue East in Toronto, Ontario
- Sold on or before April 17, 2012
There have been three illnesses reported associated with the consumption of these products. Botulism poisoning can be fatal, and foods contaminated with the bacteria do not look, taste, or smell spoiled.
For questions and more information, call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342.
Linda Larsen has written 28 cook books. She worked for the Pillsbury company in their test kitchens and for the Pillsbury Bake-Off. She holds a degree with High Distinction in Food Science from the University of Minnesota.
Fred Pritzker is a food safety advocate and attorney. He represents people sickened by contaminated food.
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