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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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Kopi Thyme Sauce and Soup Bases are being recalled in Canada for possible botulism contamination. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The reading firm is Kopi Thyme Inc. These Kopi Thyme Sauce and Soup Bases products were sold online and at the retail level in British … Read more
Oceanitan baby food manufacturer received an FDA warning letter after a consumer complaint was filed about an infant contracting a botulism infection. An inspection found that these ready to eat baby food products that are packaged in reduced oxygen packaging are adulterated because they were “prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may … Read more
Delusional Chili Garlic Confit is being recalled in Canada for possible botulism contamination. The product may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum bacteria, the pathogen that produces that toxin. Anyone who consumes this product is at risk of botulism poisoning. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption … Read more
Infant botulism cases have been reported in Madison County, Kentucky and have prompted a warning to parents and have officials concerned. There are two cases of infant botulism that have been reported to authorities. There are typically two ways that infants can be sickened with botulinum toxin that the bacteria Clostridium botulin produces under certain … Read more
Saladitos Lupini Beans are being recalled in Canada 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 Apex Commerce Trade. The recalled product was sold nationwide at the retail level. It is Saladitos Lupini Beans that are packaged … Read more
The recall of Geisha canned shrimp in medium for possible botulism contamination has been expanded. The number of states where the shrimp was sold has been greatly expanded. The product may have been under processed, which could lead to the growth of Clostridium botulinum bacteria, which produces the botulism toxin under anaerobic conditions. In addition, … Read more
Komera Seasoned Hot Pepper Sauce is being recalled in Canada because it may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria that causes botulism poisoning. A tiny amount of the toxin botulism can cause serious illness and death. No illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with this problem. … Read more
Nuba Carob drink is being recalled in Canada for possible Clostridium botulinum contamination. This pathogen produces the botulism toxin that can be deadly. No illnesses or adverse reactions have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Nubia Food and Beverage Inc. The beverage … Read more