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Allergy Alert - Certain BIRTCH FARMS AND ESTATE WINERY brand PUMPKIN BUTTER may contain dangerous bacteria
Ottawa, November 19, 2012 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Birtch Farms and Estate Winery are warning the public not to consume the Birtch Farms and Estate Winery brand Pumpkin Butter because it may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Toxins produced by these bacteria may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness.
The affected product, Birtch Farms and Estate Winery brand Pumpkin Butter, was sold in 110 ml and 250 ml jars. All lot codes are affected by this alert.
This product has been distributed in Ontario.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
The manufacturer, Birtch Farms and Estate Winery, Woodstock, ON, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
Affected products
Brand Name
Common Name
Size
Codes(s) on Product
Reason for Recall
Birtch Farms and Estate Winery
Pumpkin Butter
110 ml
All lot codes
Microbiological - Clostridium botulinum
Birtch Farms and Estate Winery
Pumpkin Butter
250 ml
All lot codes
Microbiological - Clostridium botulinum
More information
Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or
smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with the toxin may cause nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness,
headache, double vision, dry throat, respiratory failure and paralysis. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
