British Columbia,
Canada
South Island brand Pesto product is being recalled from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. This product is distributed in British Columbia. 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 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.
-Affected products:
Brand: South Island, Product: Pesto, Size: 250 mL, UPC: None, Codes: product was distributed on October 6, 17, and 26, 2023 at private functions and food fair shows in Victoria and Esquimalt, BC.
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider; Check to see if you have recalled products; and do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products.
Recalled products should be returned to the location where they were purchased.
If you are experiencing symptoms after eating this product it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist seek medical attention.
Company name: Victoria Community Food Hub Society
Brand name: South Island
Product recalled: Pesto
Reason of the recall: Issue Food - Microbial Contamination - Clostridium botulinum
CFIA Recall date: 2023-11-17
Source:
recalls-rappels.canada.ca
