Food recall warning

Saladitos brand Lupini Beans recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria

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Summary

Product
Lupini Beans
Issue
Food - Microbial Contamination - Clostridium botulinum
What to do

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

Distribution
Quebec

Affected products

Brand

Product

Size

UPC

Codes

Saladitos

Lupini Beans

580 mL

8 413295 800514

2025-AL-18
L 162091

Issue

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

    What you should do

    • 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

    Background

    This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results.

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

    What is being done

    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: 2023-06-09
    Alert / recall type
    Food recall warning
    Category
    Food - Fruits and vegetables
    Companies

    Apex Commerce Trade

    Published by
    Canadian Food Inspection Agency
    Audience
    General public
    Distribution
    Quebec
    Recall class
    Class 1
    Identification number
    RA-73785
    Canadian Food Inspection Agency ID
    15552
    Media and public enquiries

    Public enquiries
    Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
    Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
    Email: information@inspection.gc.ca

    Media relations
    Telephone: 613-773-6600
    Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca