The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume certain vacuum packaged fish products, described below, because the product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Toxins produced by this bacteria may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness.
The following vacuum packaged fish products, sold in various weights, listed below are affected by this alert:
| Brand | Product | Best Before Date |
|---|---|---|
| North 44 | Smoked Salmon mcewan’s own | 04/20/12 |
| Kristapson’s | Smoked Salmon | 04/20/12 & 06/11/12 |
These products have been sold only at McEwan Gourmet Grocery Store located at 38 Karl Fraser Road, North York, Ontario.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
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