Certain Manila clams may be unsafe due to a marine biotoxin which causes Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP)

Starting date:

September 24, 2020

Type of communication:

Recall

Alert sub-type:

Updated Food Recall Warning

Subcategory:

Marine Biotoxin

Hazard classification:

Class 1

Source of recall:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalling firm:

Evergreen International Foodstuffs Ltd.

Distribution:

Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Possibly National

Extent of the product distribution:

Retail

CFIA reference number:

14019

Last updated:
2020-09-25

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  Advisory details
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  What you should do
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  Who is affected
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  Background
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  Related AWRs
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  Media enquiries

Advisory details

Ottawa, September 24, 2020 - The food recall warning issued on September 22, 2020 has been updated to include additional distribution information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Evergreen International Foodstuffs Ltd. is recalling certain Manila clams from the marketplace due to a marine biotoxin which causes PSP. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

These Manila clams may also have been sold in bulk or in smaller packages with or without a label and may not bear the same brand, product name, or code as described below.

Recalled product

What you should do

Check to see if you have the recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased. If you are unsure of the source of the clams, check with your place of purchase.

Paralytic shellfish toxins are a group of natural toxins that sometimes accumulate in bivalve shellfish that include oysters, clams, scallops, mussels and cockles. Non-bivalve shellfish, such as whelks, can also accumulate PSP toxins. These toxins can cause PSP if consumed. Symptoms of PSP include tingling and numbness of the lips, tongue, hands and feet, and difficulty swallowing with an onset of a few minutes and up to 10 hours after consumption. In severe situations, this can proceed to difficulty walking, muscle paralysis, respiratory paralysis and death.

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Who is affected

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

Background

This recall was triggered by CFIA test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled product from the marketplace.

Related AWRs

Certain Manila clams may be unsafe due to a marine biotoxin which causes Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning

2020-09-22 | Food

Recall

Media enquiries

Company information

Evergreen International Foodstuffs Ltd.: 604-253-8835

Public enquiries

Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)

Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)

Email: cfia.enquiries-demandederenseignements.acia@canada.ca

Media relations

Telephone: 613-773-6600

Email: cfia.media.acia@canada.ca