QUEBEC CITY , April 24, 2024 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the company Épicerie Basta , located at 505, rue Rachel Est, in Montreal, advises the population not to consume the products indicated in the table below, because they have not been prepared and packaged to ensure their safety. In fact, these products could promote the proliferation of the bacteria Clostridium botulinum .
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Product name |
Format |
Target lot |
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“Broccoli soup” |
1 litre |
Units sold until April 23, 2024 |
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“Butternut and ginger soup” |
The products which are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until April 23, 2024, and only at the establishment designated above. The products were packaged in a transparent plastic bag and were sold refrigerated.
The operator is voluntarily recalling the products in question. He agreed with MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal to broadcast this warning as a precautionary measure. Additionally, people who have one of these products in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away.
Even if the affected products do not show signs of spoilage or suspicious odor, they could be contaminated with the bacteria Clostridium botulinum . Foods contaminated with the toxin of this bacteria can cause, when ingested, the following symptoms: facial paralysis, unresponsive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, vision and speech problems. In severe cases, the disease can cause death.
It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of these foods have been reported to MAPAQ to date.
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