Good Brain Tonic is being recalled for possible botulism contamination, according to a Consumer Alert published by the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this dietary supplement. The recalling firm is Liquid Blenz Corporation of Rockville Center, New York. This product was sold nationwide at the retail level and it was also sold through internet sales. The botulism potential was discovered through analysis by the Cornell Food Venture Center and testing by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors. The recalled product is Good Brain Tonic that is bottled in 16 ounce and 32 ounce amber bottles with a plastic cap. The label is shaded gold, with a … [Read more...]
Marvel County Style Adjika Recalled For Possible Botulism
Marvel County Style Adjika is being recalled for possible botulism. The problem is a processing issue. The recall was triggered when an inspection from Public Health - Seattle and King County found that the Adjika was canned using an unapproved process. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Marvel Food and Deli of Auburn, Washington. The recalled product is a tomato based salsa, Marvel Country Style Adjika, that is canned in a 32 ounce glass jar. The SKU number on the label is 72176232104. The product was produced from January 2024 through March 2026. It was sold at Marvel Food and Deli locations and was not sold outside of those stores. All of this product has been removed from store … [Read more...]
Dried Croaker Fish Recalled For Inadequate Evisceration
Dried Croaker Fish with no brand name is being recalled for inadequate evisceration. Bacteria, especially Clostridium botulinum, can reside in the viscera of fish over a certain size. Then if the fish is not adequately eviscerated, the bacteria can produce spores that can, when the product is packaged in an airtight container, make the botulism toxin. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Prime Food Processing LLC of Brooklyn, New York. This item was sold in Asian grocery stores in these states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. … [Read more...]
Recall of Tri-Union Seafood Tuna Expanded With More Products
The recall of Tri-Union Seafood Tuna from February 2025 has been expanded to include more products. These quarantined products were inadvertently released. The original recall was triggered when the company's supplier said that the "easy open" pull tab can lid had a manufacturing defect that may allow contamination with Clostridium botulinum spores. The recall notice did not state whether or not any illnesses have occurred in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Tri-Union Seafoods of El Segundo, California. These items were shipped to Maijer stores in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. They were also shipped to Giant Foods in Maryland and Virginia. Finally, they were shipped to Alberetsons, Safeway, Vons, … [Read more...]
Sea Moss Gel Superfood Recalled For Possible Botulism
Sea Moss Gel Superfood in 14 flavors is being recalled for possible botulism contamination. The issue is a lack of required regulatory authorization and temperature monitoring records for pH-controlled food products. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalling firm is Diva Farm of Los Angeles, California. PH-controlled food products that are not manufactured in accordance with regulatory requirements may present a potential risk of microbial growth, including organisms that can produce toxins associated with botulism. A tiny amount of botulism toxin, produced by spores from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum, can seriously injury or kill an adult. The recalled products include all sizes, flavors, and … [Read more...]
Lotsa Pasta Olive Oil Recalled For Possible Botulism
Lotsa Pasta Olive Oil is being recalled for possible Clostridium botulinum contamination. That pathogen produces the dangerous botulism toxin. Because this recall notice was posted on the FDA's Enforcement Reports page, and not the regular recall page, there is no information about 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 Hale Inc. of Louisville, Kentucky. This olive oil was sold in the state of Kentucky at the retail level. The recalled products include Lotsa Pasta Roasted Garlic Infused Olive Oil that is sold in 12 ounce glass bottles. The UPC number for this product is 736211448415. There are no codes on this product; there are 54 bottles in this recall. Also recalled is Lotsa … [Read more...]
Belevini Dried Whole Smelts Recalled For Clostridium Botulinum
Belevini Dried Whole Smelts are being recalled for possible Clostridium botulinum contamination. The fish is longer than five inches and is uneviscerated. That pathogen can be in the viscera of fish. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Mamtakim of Elizabeth, New Jersey. The recalled product ws sold to walk in customers only at the company's retail store located at Cherry Hill Emmons 1901 Emmons Avenue in Brooklyn, New York. The recalled product is Belevini Dried Whole Smelts Salted (Korushka) that is packaged in a 5.29 ounce (150 gram) transparent vacuum-sealed pouch with a blue label that has a picture of the fish. The brand is Belevini. The UPC number that is printed on the product label … [Read more...]
How Do You Know Your Infant Has a Botulism Infection?
Botulism is a serious and often fatal toxin; in fact, it is one of the most lethal toxins on the planet, according to the World Health Organization. A small amount can kill an adult. But not many people know that the symptoms of botulism infection in an infant are different from symptoms in adults and older children. How do you know your infant has a botulism infection? Clostridium botulinum is the bacteria that produces the botulism toxin. The bacteria produces spores to ensure its survival; the spores are heat-resistant with a protective coating. Under certain circumstances, mainly an anaerobic environment (one without oxygen) such as in canned foods, and when the pH of a food is above 4.6, such as in vegetables, the spores produce the toxin. Adults and older children can … [Read more...]
African Food on Wheels Oven Dried Fish Recalled For Botulism
African Food on Wheels Oven Dried Fish is being recalled for potential botulism risk. The product was sold uneviscerated and is greater than five inches in length, so Clostridium botulinum spores could be inside the viscera. Under certain conditions, these spores can produce the botulism toxin that can cause serious illness and death. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is African Food on Wheels of Bronx, New York. The recalled product is African Food on Wheels oven dried fish (SCOMBEROMORUS CAVALLA). It was distributed to walk in customers at African Food on Wheels that is located at 1376 Randall Avenue in the Bronx, New York only. The fish is packaged in a corrugated brown box. No picture of … [Read more...]
First and Last Tomato Sauces Recalled For Possible Botulism
First and Last Tomato Sauces are being recalled for a possible botulism risk. These item were manufactured without an approved scheduled process or otherwise evaluated to determine if the process is adequate. Failure to appropriately process canned acidified or low acid foods can result in Clostridium botulinum toxin formation. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of these items. The recalling firm is First and Last Bakery of Hartford, Connecticut. These items were sold in the states of Connecticut and Massachusetts through Big Y and Stop & Shop stores starting on September 22, 2025, and continuing through September 22, 2025. (These are the dates in the recall notice; one number is obviously incorrect.) The recalled items are … [Read more...]
