QUEBEC CITY , Nov. 8 , 2024 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) is warning the public not to consume the product listed in the table below because it has not been stored in a way that ensures its safety. This product could promote the proliferation of the bacteria Clostridium botulinum .
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Product name |
Format |
Target lot |
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CARROT CREAM |
Unitary |
Units sold on November 2nd and 3rd 2024 |
The lot that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale by the company La Petite Ferme Locale, only, on November 2 and 3, 2024, at the Maison Trestler Christmas market , located at 85, chemin de la Commune, in Vaudreuil-Dorion . The product was packaged in a glass jar with a metal lid and sold at room temperature.
MAPAQ is issuing this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it and to throw it away.
Even if the affected product does not show signs of spoilage or have a suspicious odor, it could be a breeding ground for Clostridium botulinum bacteria . 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 be fatal.
It should be noted that no cases of illness associated with the consumption of this food have been reported to MAPAQ to date.
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