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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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Dry Ghoinnya Fish is being recalled for possible botulism risk because it was sold uneviscerated. The sale of uneviscerated fish is prohibited because Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish. Uneviscerated fish have been linked to botulism outbreaks. No illnesses have been reported … Read more
Oceans Kitchen Imitation Crabmeat Shredded is being recalled for possible botulism contamination. The problem is there is a risk of temperature abuse during chilled storage at the firm’s facility. 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 … Read more
Aril Silver Vobla is being recalled because it is uneviscerated and therefore carries the risk of possible contamination with Clostridium botulinum bacteria. That pathogen makes the toxin botulism. The pathogen can be concentrated in the viscera of fish. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this … Read more
P. East Trading Salted Smoked Split Herring is being recalled for possible botulism. The fish is over five inches in length and is uneviscerated, so has potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum bacteria, which creates the botulism toxin under certain conditions. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with … Read more
Walker’s Wine Pumpkin Juice is being recalled for possible botulism contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Walker’s Wine Juice LLC of Forestville, New York. This product was sold at the Walker’s Wine Juice retail store in New York. … Read more