Genova canned tuna sold at Costco stores is being recalled for botulism risk, according to a notice published by Thai Union. This is part of a larger recall that was posted on the FDA web site on February 10, 2025, but provides more details along with an image of the product. Other brands recalled include HEB, Trader Joe's, and Van Camp. According to the FDA notice, no illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. The notice was sent to Costco members who purchased this item. The recalling firm is Tri Union Seafood. Symptoms of botulism poisoning can include double vision, blurred vision, dilated pupils, drooping eyelids, and difficulty focusing eyes. They can also include difficulty speaking, facial muscle weakness, a frozen expression, shortness of breath, … [Read more...]
Seasoned Bamboo Shoots Recalled For Possible Botulism
Menma Ajitsuke Seasoned Bamboo Shoots are being recalled for possible botulism contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is AKT Trading Inc. of Torrance, California. The brand name is CHOSHIYA, Botulism, which is a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause these symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double vision, and trouble speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension, and constipation may also occur. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention. The recalled product is Menma Ajitsuke Prepared Seasoned Bamboo Shoot that is sold in 8.8 ounce plastic bags. The JANCODE or UPC number is … [Read more...]
Some Canned Tuna Recalled For Possible Botulism Risk
Some brands of canned tuna are being recalled for possible botulism risk. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Tri-Union Seafoods of El Segundo, California. You can see the list of recalled products along with the UPC number, best if used by date, and can size at the FDA web site. The recalled products include Genova Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil, Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, Genova Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Van Camp's Solid Light Tuna in Oil, Trader Joe's Solid Light Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, Trader Joe's Solid White Tuna in Olive Oil, Trader Joe's Solid White Tuna in Water, Trader Joe's Solid White Tuna Low Sodium, Trader Joe's Solid White Water No Salt Added, and HEB Solid White … [Read more...]
North Fish Cold Smoked Capelin Recalled For Potential Botulism
North Fish Cold Smoked Capelin is being recalled for potential botulism contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The product is over 5 inches and length and was not eviscerated. The recalling firm is North Fish USA of Hallandale, Florida. Uneviscerated fish over 5 inches in length may contain Clostridium botulinum spores because they are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish. Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause these symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People … [Read more...]
Elevate Snapchill Coffee Recalled In Canada For Botulism Risk
Elevate Snapchill Coffee is being recalled in Canada for a possible botulism risk. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. This recall was triggered by a recall in the United States. The recalling firm is Eclipse Coffee Roasters Ltd. The product is being recalled because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum bacteria, which produces spores that, under low oxygen and neutral pH conditions, can produce the botulism toxin. A tiny amount of this toxin can kill an adult. The recalled product is Elevate Snapchill Coffee that is packaged in 354 milliliter cans. the UPC number that is stamped on the product is 7 86899 57461 6. The code that is printed on the product is 13245. And the expiration date is 07/07/24 … [Read more...]
Snapchill Canned Coffee Recalled For Possible Botulism
Snapchill Canned Coffee products are being recalled for possible botulism contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date, and Snapchill is not aware of any instances in which the company's products actually contain the toxin. The recalling firm is Snapchill of Green Bay, Wisconsin. All of the company's canned coffee products are included in this recall, within expiration date, because their current process could lead to the growth and production of the botulism toxin. Botulism causes a fatal form of food poisoning. The Snapchill canned coffee products were distributed nationwide through various coffee roasters and retail locations, as well as through direct online purchase from the company. The problem was identified when the FDA told the company that the … [Read more...]
Mowi Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Cold Smoked Recalled in Canada
Mowi Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Cold Smoked is being recalled in Canada for possible botulism contamination. The salmon is packaged in a plastic sealed bag that is black with a clear space showing the salmon and white printing. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Aqua Blue Seafood Ltd. The recalled product is Mowi Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Cold Smoked that was sold at the retail level in the province of Ontario. It is packaged in a 113 gram container. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 8 19693 02546 3. All units that were sold from March 27, 2024 up to and including April 10, 2024 are included in this recall. The recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food … [Read more...]
Aji Mori Chillimami Sauce Recalled For Botulism Hazard
Aji Mori Chillimami Sauce is being recalled for a possible botulism hazard, according to the California Department of Public Health. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Aji Mori Sauce Corp., doing business as Sushi Koo of Los Angeles, California. Low acid foods and other foods must be processed at certain temperatures since botulism spores, which are in the soil and can be in raw ingredients, can survive and grow under low or no oxygen conditions. If these foods are underprocessed, the botulism spores can grow inside the container, and they produce the botulinum toxin. A tiny portion of this toxin can paralyze and kill a grown person. The … [Read more...]
Pamana Premium Marinated Baby Bangus Recalled For Botulism
Pamana Premium Marinated Baby Bangus (Baby Milkfish) is being recalled because it may be contaminated with botulism toxin. There is no mention of any illnesses, because the recall notice is posted on the FDA's Enforcement Reports Page, not the regular recall page. The recalling firm is Foremost Foods International Inc. of Ponoma, California. The Milkfish was distributed to supermarkets in these states: California, Hawaii, Washington, Illinois, Nevada, and Texas. The recalled product is frozen in reduced oxygen packaging. It does not contain instructions to keep frozen or instructions for proper thawing. There is potential for Clostridium botulinum growth and toxin formation in the product, according to the FDA. The recalled items include Pamana Premium Marinated Baby Bangus … [Read more...]
Do Not Eat Shemshad’s Mulberry Molasses and Jam Because of Botulism
Do not eat Shemshad's Mulberry Molasses and Mulberry Jam, sold in southern California, because of possible botulism contamination, according to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). The company has not yet voluntarily recalled these products. CDPH has issued a Notice of Violation to Shemshad, and the company may be subject to further action up to and including license revocation. Foods that are contaminated with the botulism toxin will not look, smell, or taste different than food that is safe to eat, and the texture will not be affected. Clostridium botulinum bacteria produce spores that survive high heat. Under anaerobic conditions, those spores produce the toxin. A tiny amount of the botulism toxin can kill a person. These products were produced outside of the … [Read more...]