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Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , April 18, 2024 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Hébergement Copaco Anticosti inc. (Fumoir Musquaro), located at 3, rue du Copaco, in L’Île-d’Anticosti, advises the population not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because it has not been prepared and packaged properly. way to ensure its safety. In fact, this product could promote the proliferation of the bacteria Clostridium botulinum . 

The product which is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until April 18, 2024, at the establishment designated above as well as at the establishments located at 1835, boulevard Laure, in Sept-Îles, and at 6, rue des Olympiades, in L’Île-d’Anticosti. The product was packaged in a glass jar with a metal lid and sold refrigerated. A label reading “Fumoir Musquaro” was affixed to the top of the lid.

The operator is recalling the product in question. He agreed with MAPAQ to broadcast 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 suspicious odor, it 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 this food have been reported to MAPAQ to date.