The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the smoked fish products described below because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Toxins produced by these bacteria may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
The manufacturer, Hooked Inc., Toronto, ON, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
Affected products
Brand Name
Common Name
UPC
Additional Info
N/A
Cold Smoked Salmon
None
Sold at Hooked stores in Toronto up to and including April 10, 2013
N/A
Cold Smoked Steelhead
None
Sold at Hooked stores in Toronto up to and including April 10, 2013
N/A
Cold Smoked Sockeye
None
Sold at Hooked stores in Toronto up to and including April 10, 2013
N/A
Hot Smoked Salmon
None
Sold at Hooked stores in Toronto up to and including April 10, 2013
N/A
Hot Smoked Steelhead
None
Sold at Hooked stores in Toronto up to and including April 10, 2013
N/A
Hot Smoked Sockeye
None
Sold at Hooked stores in Toronto up to and including April 10, 2013
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.
