Quebec
QUÉBEC CITY , Aug. 23, 2024 /CNW/ – The Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company À Fleur D’Ail, located at 278, route 132 Ouest, in Carleton -sur-Mer, is advising the public not to consume the product indicated in the table below due to the absence of any indication regarding the shelf life, which is required. In fact, this product should have been consumed within 14 days of its manufacturing date (lot number). Beyond this period, 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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“GARLIC FLOWER PESTO”
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250 ml
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Lot: 2024-07-16
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The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until August 22, 2024, and only at the establishment designated above. The product was packaged in a glass jar with a metal lid and sold refrigerated.
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.
