Ottawa, April 6, 2013 - The public warning issued on March 23, 2013 has been updated to include an additional product because this product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Previously identified products included in this recall can be found on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) website.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the bottled Lobster described below because it may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Toxins produced by these bacteria may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness.
This product has been distributed in New Brunswick and may have been distributed in other provinces.
The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
Affected products
Brand Name
Common Name
Size
Codes(s) on Product
UPC
St.Thomas
Lobster
285 g (drained weight)
On cover of jar: 13921, 14021, 19121, 19521, 20221, 20521, and 20822
For more information, consumers and industry can contact the
CFIA by filling out
the online feedback form.
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.
