Farmer Creek of Cloverdale, OR is recalling canned albacore tuna with any codes starting with "OC" because they have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria that causes botulism, a life-threatening illness. Consumers who have purchased these products should not each them. Food that is contaminated with Clostridium botulinum many not not look or smell spoiled. Botulism, is a potentially fatal form of food poisoning. Symptoms includes general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing, difficulty breathing, abdominal bloating and constipation. Anyone experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention. At the time of the recall there had been no reports of illness. The recalled products were packaged … [Read more...]
Ecola Canned Salmon and Tuna recalled for Botulism Risk
ECOLA Seafoods Inc. of Cannon Beach, Oregon is recalling all canned salmon and tuna with any code starting with “OC” because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium that causes botulism. Consumers who have purchased these products should not eat them as botulism can cause life-threatening illness or death. Food that is contaminated with botulism may not smell or look spoiled. Symptoms of botulism include general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, muscle weakness or abdominal distension may also occur. Anyone with these symptoms should see a doctor immediately. The products were distributed to consumers in Oregon through September. They were packaged in metal cans with net … [Read more...]
