IHOC brand Rainbow Trout Caviar recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria

Starting date:: October 19, 2017
Type of communication:: Recall
Alert sub-type:: Food Recall Warning
Subcategory:: Microbiological - Clostridium botulinum
Hazard classification:: Class 1
Source of recall:: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:: International House of Caviar
Distribution:: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, Saskatchewan
Extent of the product distribution:: Consumer
CFIA reference number:: 11797

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Advisory details

Ottawa, October 19, 2017 - International House of Caviar is recalling IHOC brand Rainbow Trout Caviar from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick.

Symptoms in adults can include facial paralysis or loss of facial expression, unreactive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, blurred or double vision, difficulty speaking or including slurred speech, and a change in sound of voice, including hoarseness.

Symptoms of foodborne botulism in children can include difficulty swallowing, slurred speech, generalized weakness and paralysis. In all cases, botulism does not cause a fever. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Who is affected

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

Background

This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) inspection activities. 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 recalled product from the marketplace.