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 .
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Product name
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Format
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Target lot
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“SPAGHETTI SAUCE LIKE MY MOTHER FROM THE
THREE APPLE ORCHARD”
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UNITARY
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Units sold
until October 3,
2024
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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 .
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