The FDA has just announced that Island Soups Company, Inc., headquartered in Saint Albans, NY, has issued a recall of six varieties of canned soup. This recall stems from the possibility that these products may have been contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that causes botulism – a potentially deadly type of food poisoning. The recalled products, distributed through internet website purchases, are packaged in 16-ounce glass jars with white lids and white plastic safety seals with brown lettering; they are all coded with “BEST BEFORE” dates ranging from July 2015 through June 2018. The affected varieties are: Gungo Peas Soup, Net Wt. 16 OZ Gungo Peas Soup No Meat, Net Wt. 16 OZ Red Peas Soup, Net Wt. 16 OZ Red Peas Soup No Meat, Net Wt. 16 OZ Mannish … [Read more...]

A & E Distribution is recalling H. Van Wijnen brand Smoked Atlantic Salmon Filet in Canada because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum bacteria if sold refrigerated. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. It was sold in New Brunswick, Quebec, and possibly nationally at the retail level. This is an update of the Fjord Laks fish products recall earlier this month. The recalled product is H. Van Wijnen brand Smoked Atlantic Salmon Filet Royal in 170 gram packages. All "best before" dates up to and including July 29, 2016 are recalled. The UPC numbers on the product are variable. Food contaminated with the botulism toxin will not look, smell, or taste different from food that is safe to eat. The symptoms of botulism … [Read more...]

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Raices Food Inc. is recalling Verano Food Purveyors brand Mushroom Soup because it may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalled product is Verano Food Purveyors Mushroom Soup in two sizes. The 500 ml size and 1 liter size is recalled. There is no UPC Number on the product. All codes up to an including XP July 19 are recalled. The soup was sold in Nova Scotia at the retail level. The symptoms of botulism food poisoning include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, blurred or double vision, dry mouth, respiratory failure, and paralysis. Food contaminated with this bacteria and the toxin it produces will not look, smell, or taste … [Read more...]

The Canadian recall of products from Fjord Laks for possible botulism contamination has been updated to include another product. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The products are sold in the refrigerated section in supermarkets in Quebec. You can see the original recall for three other products at the CFIA web site. This recall adds Fjord Laks Scottish Smoked Salmon in 100 gram containers. All Best Before dates up to and including July 18, 2016 are recalled. The UPC number on the product is variable. If you purchased this product, do not eat it. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it for a full refund. Botulism does not change the flavor, smell, appearance, or texture of foods, but a very tiny amount … [Read more...]

A&E Distribution is recalling Fjord Laks brand fish products because they may contain Clostridium botulinum bacteria if sold refrigerated. The products were sold in Quebec at the retail level. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalled products are all Fjord Laks brand name. All best by dates up to and including July 16, 2016 are recalled. The UPC numbers for the recalled products are variable. They include Irish Smoked Salmon in 100 gram containers, Royal Smoked Empereur Gravlax Marinated Smoked Salmon in 100 gram containers, and Smoked Rainbow Trout in 125 gram containers. You can see pictures of the recalled products at the CFIA web site. If you purchased these products, do not eat them. Throw them away in a sealed … [Read more...]

Greenland Trading Company of New Jersey is recalling Al Rasheed Sardines because it may be contamianted with Clostridium botulinum bacteria. No illnesses have been reported to date. Al Rasheed Sardines were shipped to retail stores in California, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. The product is packaged in a vacuum package with the expiration date 3/2017. The potential for contamination was noted after sampling by the New York State Department of Agriculture Sampling and Analysis. If you purchased this product, do not eat it. Throw it away in a sealed or double bagged container or return it to the store where you bought it for a refund. Botulism toxin does not change the taste, smell, look, or texture of food. A tiny amount can cause … [Read more...]

Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. in Brooklyn, New York, is recalling Vobla (Roach) Dry Eviscerated Salted Fish and Bream Dry Eviscerated Salted Fish because they have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. This bacteria produces a toxin that can cause illness and death. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of these products. The recalled products are sold in un-coded clear, vacuum pack plastic bags. Each bag weighs 5.29 ounces. The Vobla (Roach) Dry Eviscerated Salted Fish has a UPC number of 4606495-001308. The Bream - Dry Eviscerated Salted Fish has a UPC number of 4606495001346. The fish was imported from Russia and sold to retail stores in New York and California from February through April, 2016. Routine sampling and inspection by … [Read more...]

Mary's Home Canning is recalling Mary's Homemade Vegetable Soup because it may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum bacteria. This bacteria can cause life-threatening illness or death. The bacteria will not make the product, look, taste, or smell spoiled. The FDA found that the pH of the product was high (a low pH discourages bacterial growth), and the soups were not adequately processed at the proper temperature. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recalled product is Mary's Homemade Vegetable Soup in 16 ounce jars and in 32 ounce jars. It was distributed in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware in retail stores and at farmer's markets. The product is in a clear glass jar with white screw top lid. The label reads in part, "Mary's Home Made Vegetable Soup ... Heat and … [Read more...]

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and HardyWares Preserves is recalling Mustard Relish because it may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum bacteria. This bacteria can cause life-threatening illness, even though the food does not look, smell, or taste contaminated. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with the consumption of this product. The recalled product is HardyWares brand Mustard Relish in 250 ml packages. The code on the product is "Packaged on: Dec 3, 2015. There is no UPC number on the product. If you purchased this recalled product, do not eat it. Throw it away in a sealed or double bagged package or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. The symptoms of Clostridium botulinum food poisoning include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, … [Read more...]