Food Recall Warning - Moncton Fish Market brand "La" Stimpson's Surf Clams recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria Français
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OTTAWA, ON, Jan. 10, 2022 /CNW/ -
Summary
- Brand: Moncton Fish Market
- Product: "La" Stimpson's Surf Clams
- Companies: Moncton Fish Market Ltd.
- Issue: Food – Microbial contamination – Clostridium botulinum
- Category: Fish and seafood - Processed, Canned
- What to do: Do not consume the recalled product
- Audience: General public
- Recall class: Class 1
Affected products
Brand |
Product |
Size |
UPC |
Codes |
Moncton Fish Market |
"La" Stimpson's Surf Clams |
153 g |
None |
All jars that were sold unrefrigerated |
Issue
Moncton Fish Market Ltd. is recalling Moncton Fish Market brand "La" Stimpson's Surf Clams that have been sold unrefrigerated from the marketplace because the product may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.
The recalled product has been sold at Moncton Fish Market, Moncton, New Brunswick.
What you should do
- If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor
- Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home
- Do not consume the recalled product
- Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased
Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms in adults can include facial paralysis or loss of facial expression, unreactive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, blurred or double vision, difficulty speaking, including slurred speech, and a change in sound of voice, including hoarseness. Symptoms of foodborne botulism in children can include difficulty swallowing, slurred speech, generalized weakness and paralysis. In all cases, botulism does not cause a fever. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
Learn more:
- Learn more about the health risks
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- View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process
- Report a food safety or labelling concern
Background
This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's inspection activities.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
What is being done
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated food recall warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace.
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SOURCE Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
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