Category Archives: Clostridium botulinum

Quebec

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 . 

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.

Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , Oct. 4 , 2024 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Verger Trois Pommes, located at 466, rue Principale, in Rougemont , is warning the public not to consume the product indicated in the table below, as it has not been prepared and packaged in a way that ensures its safety. This product could promote the proliferation of the bacteria  Clostridium botulinum . 

The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until October 3, 2024, and only at the establishment designated above. The product was packaged in a glass jar with a metal lid. It was sold at room temperature.

The operator is recalling the product in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have this product 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 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.

Additional information

The Ministry publishes various information documents concerning food safety. Interested persons can consult the Food  section  of the Government of Quebec website. They also have the possibility of registering online to receive, by email, the food  recall  press releases published by the Ministry. Finally, it is possible to follow “MAPAQaliments” on X (formerly Twitter) at the following address: www.twitter.com/MAPAQaliments  .