North Fish Cold Smoked Capelin is being recalled for potential botulism contamination. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The product is over 5 inches and length and was not eviscerated. The recalling firm is North Fish USA of Hallandale, Florida. Uneviscerated fish over 5 inches in length may contain Clostridium botulinum spores because they are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish. Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause these symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People … [Read more...]
Goya Red Kidney Beans Recalled For Leaking Bulging Cans
Goya Red Kidney Beans are being recalled because some cans are bulging and swollen, and may be leaking. Because this recall notice wasn't posted on the regular FDA recall web site, but instead on the FDA's Enforcment Reports page, there is no mention about whether or not any adverse reactions have been reported to the company to date. The recalling firm is Tradewind Foods de Puerto Rico Inc. of Bayamon, Puerto Rico. There could be many reasons why cans are bulging and leaking, according to the FDA, such as microbial spoilage and the production of gas, overfilling, defects, punctures, and rough handling. The most serious problem could be contamination with Clostridium botulinum spores that produce botulism toxins, which can be fatal when ingested. The recalled product was sold in … [Read more...]
Mowi Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Cold Smoked Recalled in Canada
Mowi Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Cold Smoked is being recalled in Canada for possible botulism contamination. The salmon is packaged in a plastic sealed bag that is black with a clear space showing the salmon and white printing. No illnesses have been reported to the company to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalling firm is Aqua Blue Seafood Ltd. The recalled product is Mowi Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Cold Smoked that was sold at the retail level in the province of Ontario. It is packaged in a 113 gram container. The UPC number that is stamped on the product label is 8 19693 02546 3. All units that were sold from March 27, 2024 up to and including April 10, 2024 are included in this recall. The recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food … [Read more...]
Pamana Premium Marinated Baby Bangus Recalled For Botulism
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 was distributed to supermarkets in these states: California, Hawaii, Washington, Illinois, Nevada, and Texas. The recalled product is frozen in reduced oxygen packaging. It does not contain instructions to keep frozen or instructions for proper thawing. There is potential for Clostridium botulinum growth and toxin formation in the product, according to the FDA. The recalled items include Pamana Premium Marinated Baby Bangus … [Read more...]
Do Not Eat Shemshad’s Mulberry Molasses and Jam Because of Botulism
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 to and including license revocation. Foods that are contaminated with the botulism toxin will not look, smell, or taste different than food that is safe to eat, and the texture will not be affected. Clostridium botulinum bacteria produce spores that survive high heat. Under anaerobic conditions, those spores produce the toxin. A tiny amount of the botulism toxin can kill a person. These products were produced outside of the … [Read more...]
Oceanitan Baby Food Manufacturer Receives FDA Warning Letter
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 have become contaminated with filth or rendered injurious to health." That facility is located at 2937 East Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. The FDA inspectors also found that there were significant violations of the labeling regulations for foods, which means the baby foods were misbranded, and the owner in charge did not comply with preventive controls provisions of the Current Good Manufacturing Practice, … [Read more...]
Delusional Chili Garlic Confit Recalled For Possible Botulism
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 of this product. The recalling firm is Delusional Sauce Co. This recall was triggered by the company. The confit was distributed in Ontario at the retail level. The recalled product is Delusional Chili Garlic Confit that is packaged in 240 ml (8 ounce) containers. The UPC number that is printed on the product label is 6 28942 39210 8. All units sold up to and including July 18, 2023 are included in this recall. Food that … [Read more...]
Recall of Geisha Canned Shrimp For Possible Botulism Expanded
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, all lots of this product are included in the recall. The recalled product is Geisha medium canned shrimp that is packaged in 4 ounce metal cans. The UPC number that is printed on the back of the label is 071140003909. The recall was expanded after the company received more information from the FDA. The recall only affects this specific product. The shrimp was sold at the retail level from December 2022 to April 2023 in these … [Read more...]
Komera Seasoned Hot Pepper Sauce Recalled For Botulism
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. The recalling firm is Komera Inc. The hot sauce was sold in Alberta, Manitoba, and Quebec and may have been sold in other provinces and territories in that country. The recalled product is Komera Original Seasoned Hot Pepper Sauce that is sold in 148 milliliter bottles. The UPC number that is printed on the product label is 6 27987 43939 7. All units that were sold up to and including March 30, 2023 are included in this recall. Food that … [Read more...]
Nuba Carob Drink Recalled in Canada For Possible Botulism
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 was sold in Ontario, Nova Scotia, and Quebec at the retail level and may have been distributed in other provinces or territories. The recalled product is Nuba Carob drink that is packaged in 750 milliliter glass bottles. The UPC number that is printed on the label is 6 28504 60015 3. The code on this product is 2203151, and the best by date is 09/30/23. This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) inspection … [Read more...]
