Vancouver Coastal Health has issued a public safety advisory, warning consumers not to consume Bruno’s Best ready to eat seafood products because they could be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin. During an inspection, it was discovered that the products were not processed using a validated method consistent with food safety standards.
Four different varieties of fish products sold under the brand name “Bruno’s Best” have been recalled. They were sold at Finest at Sea Ocean Product’s 4675 Arbutus and 1805 Mast Tower, Granville Island Locations in Vancouver, British Columbia, between June 1 and October 7, 2014. The recalled products are Bruno’s Best BC Octopus Conserva, Bruno’s Best House Smoked BC Sardines, Bruno’s Best House Smoked Pacific Oysters, and Bruno’s Best Tuna Confit.
The symptoms of botulism poisoning include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dry throat, respiratory failure or paralysis that develop 12 to 36 hours after eating contaminated food. No illnesses have been reported in relation to the consumption of these products.
If you purchased these products, do not eat them. Return them to the place of purchase or discard in a sealed container.
