Quebec – Notice not to consume various products in glass jars prepared and sold by the company Chez Grognon inc. – Clostridium botulinum

Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , June 27, 2024 /CNW/ – The Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Chez Grognon inc., located at 514, rue Saint-Joseph , in Lévis, is advising the public not to consume the products listed in the table below, as they have not been prepared, packaged and stored in a way that ensures their safety. In fact, these products could promote the proliferation of the bacteria  Clostridium botulinum . 

The products which are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until June 23, 2024, and only at the establishment designated above. The products were packaged in a glass jar with a metal lid. They were sold at room temperature.

The operator is recalling the products in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, 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 product does not show signs of spoilage or have a suspicious odor, it could be contaminated with the bacteria Clostridium botulinum . Food contaminated with the toxin from this bacteria can cause the following symptoms when ingested: facial paralysis, unreactive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, and impaired vision and speech. In severe cases, the illness 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.