Olives – Botulinum Again – Canada

After the Botulinum contamination of Olives which resulted in a death in Finland and withdrawal of the product in the UK and USA. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency have recalled another batch of Olives. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Marché Transatlantique Inc. are warning the public not to consume the Domaine de l’Oulivie brand Lucque Olives de Pays described below because the product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Toxins produced by this bacteria may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness.