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Moncton Fish Market Bar Clams are being recalled for possible botulism contamination. They were sold unrefrigerated at the Moncton Fish Market in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The recalling firm is Moncton Fish Market Ltd. The recalled item … Read more
How do you know you have Clostridium botulinum food poisoning? This very serious illness is caused when the Clostridium botulinum bacteria produces the botulism toxin and someone eats it. A very tiny amount of this toxin is enough to kill an adult; it is one of the most deadly toxins known to man. It’s important … Read more
Olivera Olives are being recalled in Canada for possible Clostridium botulinum contamination. This pathogen creates the botulism toxin under anaerobic and low acid conditions, which can cause illness and death. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this item. The olives were distributed in Quebec in … Read more
Randall Foods of Cincinnati, Ohio is recalling all of its Randall jarred beans for a possible botulism and premature spoilage risk. Manufacturing deviations included a malfunctioning temperature indicating device that raises the possibility that the beans were not effectively processed. Beans are a low acid food that must be canned properly or Clostridium botulinum bacteria … Read more
The April 23rd recall of S&W O Organic Beans for a compromised hermetic seal on the cans has been extended to include more products. The compromised seal can affect the integrity of the can, which can then leak, bloat, or allow bacteria to grow inside the product, which could lead to botulism poisoning. The recalling firm … Read more
Faribault Foods is voluntarily recalling S&W O Organic Black Beans and O Organic Chili Beans because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin. The cans may have a compromised hermetic seal, which can affect the can integrity and may cause the cans to leak or bloat. This can also allow the growth of Clostridium … Read more
According to a post on the Facebook page of Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services, cases of botulism food poisoning associated with igunaq, which is aged walrus meat, have been reported in Inukjuak, Canada. The government was told of suspected cases on March 22, 2021. The cases are associated with igunaq that was … Read more
North Shore Specialty Foods is recalling Kolapore Springs smoked trout from the marketplace because it could permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum bacteria, which can produce the toxin botulism. No illnesses have been reported to the company in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalled products include Kolapore Springs Smoked Trout, sold in … Read more
Clover Leaf Seafoods in Canada is recalling Clover Leaf Sardines Boneless Fillets in two flavors because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum bacteria, which produce the toxin botulism. A tiny amount of that toxin can kill an adult. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with this issue. The … Read more
A possible botulism treatment breakthrough that reverses paralysis in mice has been announced by scientists at Boston’s Children’s Hospital. Botulism food poisoning can be deadly. It is caused by the botulinum toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum spores. The spores grow in a low acid, anaerobic environment (without oxygen) such as in improperly canned foods. A … Read more