QUEBEC CITY , Nov. 15 , 2024 The Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal and the company Exo-Fruits, located at 5192, chemin de la Côte-des-Neiges, in Montreal, is warning the public not to consume the products listed in the table below, as they have not been stored in a manner that ensures their safety. In fact, the retailer did not follow the manufacturer’s instructions regarding the method of storing the products, which could promote the proliferation of the bacteria Clostridium botulinum .
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Product name |
Format |
Target lot |
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VEGAN CHICKEN SOUP |
1 L |
Units sold |
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VEGAN VEGETABLE SOUP |
The products that are the subject of this warning were offered for sale until November 15, 2024, and only at the establishment designated above. The products were packaged in a glass jar with a metal lid and sold at room temperature.
The operator is recalling the products in question. It has agreed with the MAPAQ and the Food Inspection Division of the City of Montreal 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 products do not show signs of spoilage or have a suspicious odor, they 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 these foods have been reported to MAPAQ to date.
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