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Monthly installment of uneviscerated fish recall: W & C International recalling sardines due to possible botulism contamination

Bill Marler
February 03, 2012 03:15

W & C International Import Inc. is recalling “Rely” Sardine Anchovies because the product was found to be un-eviscerated.  The recalled “Rely” Sardine Anchovies were distributed nationwide in 7.0 oz. plastic packages. The “Rely” Sardine Anchovies are a...

Canadian herring fillets recalled due to botulism contamination

Bill Marler
January 04, 2012 01:11

In December, The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Bos Fish warned the public not to consume certain Bos brand Herring Fillets because the product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Toxins produced by this bacteria may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness. The affected...

Notable Botulism Illness Outbreaks of 2011

Bill Marler
December 24, 2011 05:03

Over at Outbreak Database, we have been keeping track of foodborne illness outbreaks – small and large – over the last 12 months.  Here is one of the more interesting Botulism Outbreaks: Utah State Prison Pruno October 2011 – 12 Ill.  Inmates of a Utah State Prison...

A story of survival after a brutal botulism illness

Bill Marler
December 16, 2011 00:57

A story of a young man temporarily paralyzed by the neurotixin produced by Clostridium botulinum:  In 36 hours he went from being a young healthy college student to complete paralysis and being kept alive by tubes and machines. A rare illness almost stole Brent Ocker's life. The U of L...

Entire line of Bio Gaudiano products withdrawn in wake of botulism-tainted olives problem

Bill Marler
December 06, 2011 13:32

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland announced the withdrawal of all products produced by Bio Gaudiano, the Italian company that manufactured and distributed botulism-tainted olives that have sickened several people, claiming the life of a woman from Helsinki, Finland.  Some of the recalled...

Dry fish recalled due to potential botulism contamination

Bill Marler
November 29, 2011 20:52

Four Star Import & Distribution Inc, 1075 Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11237 is recalling Noya Brand Boyal Dry Fish discovered by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors during a routine inspection and subsequent analysis of the product by New York State...

Update on black bean tortilla recall due to botulism

Bill Marler
November 29, 2011 12:47

United Natural Foods previously announced a recall of its black bean tortillas due to potential contamination by clostridium botulinum bacteria.  In the previous recall, the affected products were stated as having a product date of 12-7-11. UNF has recently updated its recall,...

Smoked trout recalled due to botulism risk

Bill Marler
November 28, 2011 12:43

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Milford Bay Trout Farm Inc. are warning the public not to eat Milford Bay Smoked Trout Filet, after discovering the product may be contaminated with the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. C. botulinum contains neurotoxins related to the muscular paralysis...

Botulism Risk - Munia Brand Churi Dry Fish Recalled

Bill Marler
November 24, 2011 17:11

Four Star Import & Distribution Inc, 1075 Flushing Avenue is recalling Munia Brand Churi Dry Fish discovered by New York State Dept. of Agriculture and Markets Food Inspectors during a routine inspection and subsequent analysis of the product by New York State Food Laboratory personnel...

FoodMatch, Inc. Divina Stuffed Olives Recalled For Botulism

Bill Marler
November 15, 2011 23:39

United Natural Foods, Inc. is recalling selected types of FoodMatch, Inc. Divina Stuffed Olives, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death. Consumers are warned not to use the product even if it does...