Food recall warning

Komera Original brand Seasoned Hot Pepper Sauce recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria

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Summary

Produit
Seasoned Hot Pepper Sauce
Problème
Food - Microbial Contamination - Clostridium botulinum
Ce qu’il faut faire

Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products

Affected products

Brand

Product

Size

UPC

Codes

Komera Original

Seasoned Hot Pepper Sauce

148 ml

6 27987 43939 7

All units sold up to and including March 30, 2023

Problème

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.

The recalled product has been sold in Alberta, Manitoba, Quebec and online and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

Ce que vous devriez faire

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location 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, 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.

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Additional information

Contexte

This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s inspection activities.

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

Ce qui est fait

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.

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

Details
Original published date: 2023-03-30
Type d’avis ou de rappel
Food recall warning
Catégorie
Food - Condiments
Entreprises

Komera Inc.

Published by
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Audience
General public
Classe de rappel
Class 1
Identification number
RA-73402
Canadian Food Inspection Agency ID
15450
Media and public enquiries

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Email: information@inspection.gc.ca

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