The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is investigating Mowi brand smoked salmon due to potential contamination with bacteria that causes botulism. The recalled product could allow for the growth of Clostridium botulinum. No illnesses have been reported so far, but the investigation may lead to more recalls.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is investigating Mowi brand smoked salmon because it may be contaminated with bacteria that causes botulism.
Mowi cold-smoked Norwegian Atlantic Salmon has been recalled in Ontario because it could allow for the growth of Clostridium botulinum. The smoked salmon was sold in 113-gram packages between March 27 and April 10, and the agency says there have been no reported illnesses associated with eating it. The food inspection agency says anyone with the affected products should throw them out or return them to the store.Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum may not look or smell spoiled but can still make people sick with botulism.
Symptoms of botulism can include facial paralysis, unreactive pupils, drooping eyelids, blurred or double vision, difficulty swallowing or speaking, including slurred speech.The food inspection agency says botulism does not cause a fever.Anyone who thinks they or their children have become sick should contact their health-care provider.Canadian Press health coverage receives support through a partnership with the Canadian Medical Association. CP is solely responsible for this content.
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