Certain Bos brand Herring Fillets may contain dangerous bacteria

Starting date:

December 10, 2011

Type of communication:

Recall

Alert sub-type:

Health Hazard Alert

Subcategory:

Microbiological - Clostridium botulinum

Hazard classification:

Class 1

Source of recall:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalling firm:

Ramaker's Imports

Distribution:

Ontario

Extent of the product distribution:

Retail

CFIA reference number:

6893

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Advisory details

Ottawa, December 10, 2011 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Bos Fish are warning the public not to consume certain Bos brand Herring Fillets described below because the product may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Toxins produced by this bacteria may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness.

The affected product, Bos brand “Naturally Smoked Herring Fillets – Natural”, was sold refrigerated in various weight packages from Ramaker’s Imports, St. Catharines, ON without a Best Before Date applied to the package. The affected product was sold by Ramaker’s Imports from September 2011 to December 7, 2011.

Consumers who have purchased refrigerated Bos brand “Naturally Smoked Herring Fillets – Natural” from any other retailer without a Best Before Date on the package are also advised not to consume the product.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with the toxin may cause nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, headache, double vision, dry throat, respiratory failure and paralysis. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

The retailer, Ramaker’s Imports, St. Catharines, ON is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

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