Updated Food Recall Warning - PC Organics brand baby food pouches recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria

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OTTAWA, Feb. 8, 2017 /CNW/ - The food recall warning issued on February 3, 2017 has been updated to include additional products. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling PC Organics brand baby food pouches from the marketplace because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. A manufacturing error resulted in excess water in the product, which under certain circumstances could support the growth of Clostridium Botulinum and pose a health risk to consumers.  Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

The products were sold at the following locations up to and including February 8, 2017.

Ontario:	Fortinos, Loblaws, No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore, Real Canadian Wholesale Club, valu-mart, Your Independent Grocer, Zehrs, Shoppers Drug Mart, and affiliated independent stores
Atlantic:	Atlantic Superstore, Dominion, Cash&Carry, Real Canadian Wholesale Club, Your Independent Grocer, Shoppers Drug Mart, and affiliated independent stores
Québec:	Club entrepôt, Maxi, Maxi & Cie, Presto, Provigo, Provigo le Marché, AXEP, Pharmaprix, and Intermarché
West:	Extra Foods, Loblaws City Market, No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore, Real Canadian Wholesale Club, Your Independent Grocer, Shoppers Drug Mart, and affiliated independent stores

Recalled products

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
PC Organics	Apple, Blueberry & Green Pea  strained baby food	128 mL	0 60383 06292 7	All codes
PC Organics	Apple Crisp Muffin flavour  puree snack	128 mL	0 60383 13730 4	All codes
PC Organics	Apple, Carrot, Apricot & Millet  strained baby Food	128 mL	0 60383 06996	All codes
PC Organics	Banana, Sweet Potato & Blueberry strained baby food	128 mL	0 60383 05362	All codes
PC Organics	Apple strained baby food	128 mL	0 60383 02840 4	All codes
PC Organics	Apple, Banana & Blueberry with Yogurt strained baby food	128 mL	0 60383 04491	All codes
PC Organics	Apple, Banana & Strawberry with Yogurt strained baby food	128 mL	0 60383 04488	All codes
PC Organics	Apple Cherry strained baby food	128 mL	0 60383 02843	All codes
PC Organics	Sweet Potato, Apple and Mango strained baby food	128 mL	0 60383 06294	All codes
PC Organics	Peach Maple Cobbler Flavour puree snack	128 mL	0 60383 13732 8	All codes
PC Organics	Banana Apple & Carrot strained baby food	128 mL	0 60383 05363	All codes
PC Organics	Pumpkin, Apple, Peach & Buckwheat strained baby food	128 mL	0 60383 06995	All codes
PC Organics	Prune, Apple, Butternut Squash & Quinoa strained baby food	128 mL	0 60383 06994	All codes
PC Organics	Pear strained baby food	128 mL	0 60383 02842	All codes
PC Organics	Mango, Apple, Carrot & Peach strained baby food	128 mL	0 60383 05369	All codes
PC Organics	Blackberry Cobbler Flavour puree snack	128 mL	0 60383 13731 1	All codes
PC Organics	Banana & Kiwi strained baby food	128 mL	0 60383 02846 6	All codes
PC Organics	Mango strained baby food	128 mL	0 60383 02841 1	All codes
PC Organics	Banana & Raspberry strained baby food	128 mL	0 60383 05480 9	All codes
PC Organics	Banana, Apple, Apricot & Rice strained baby food	128 mL	0 60383 05368	All codes
PC Organics	Banana Bread Flavour puree snack	128 mL	0 60383 13589 8	All codes
PC Organics	Pear, Apple and Broccoli strained baby food	128 mL	0 60383 06291	All codes
PC Organics	Sweet Potato, Banana & Apricot strained baby food	128 mL	0 60383 05366	All codes
PC Organics	Tropical Twist Smoothie with Greek Yogurt puree snack	128 mL	0 60383 15430 1	All codes
PC Organics	Banana, Mango & Apple with Yogurt strained baby food	128 mL	0 60383 04489	All codes
PC Organics	Orange Twist Smoothie with Greek Yogurt puree snack	128 mL	0 60383 15431 8	All codes
PC Organics	Prunes strained baby food	128 mL	0 60383 16963 3	All codes
PC Organics	Apple, Banana & Strawberry with Yogurt strained baby food	6x128 mL	0 60383 18427 8	All codes
PC Organics	Sweet Potato, Apple and Mango strained baby food	6x128 mL	0 60383 18429 2	All codes
PC Organics	Banana Apple & Carrot strained baby food	6x128 mL	0 60383 18428 5	All codes
PC Organics	Mango strained baby food	6x128 mL	0 60383 18430 8	All codes
PC Organics	Pear, Apple and Broccoli strained baby food	6x128 mL	0 60383 18426 1	All codes

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, blurred or double vision, dry mouth, respiratory failure and paralysis. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

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• View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process

Background

This recall was triggered by a consumer complaint. The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been reported illnesses that may be associated with the consumption of these products. 

More information

• Loblaw Companies Ltd.: Customer Inquiries: 1-888-495-5111 or [email protected]  
• CFIA: www.inspection.gc.ca/contactus

SOURCE Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

Media enquiries: CFIA Media Relations, 613-773-6600

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