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Shemshad's Mulberry Molasses and Jam products - Warning to not eat due to Clostridium botulinum
2 years ago •source cdph.ca.gov
California, United States
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is warning consumers to avoid eat Shemshad's Mulberry Molasses and Mulberry Jam due to a potential risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination. These products were sold at grocery stores in southern California including Woodland Hills Market in Woodland Hills, Q Market in Van Nuys, and Wholesome Choice Market in Irvine.The affected products are:
- Shemshad Mulberry Jam, 16-ounce glass jars with screw-on metal lids. Code: "APR 25 2025."
- Shemshad Mulberry Molasses, 16-ounce glass jars with screw-on metal lids. Code: "APR 25 2025."
These products were produced outside of the CDPH Cannery Program oversight, making them susceptible to contamination with Clostridium botulinum. Ingestion of botulism toxin from improperly processed jarred and canned foods may lead to serious illness and death. At this time, Shemshad, based in Los Angeles, has not yet voluntarily recalled its Mulberry Molasses and Mulberry Jam products. CDPH has issued a Notice of Violation to Shemshad, and Shemshad may be subject to further action up to and including license revocation.
The botulism toxin, which Clostridium botulinum produces, smells and looks like nothing, making it impossible for consumers to detect contamination. Botulism is a rare but severe paralytic condition triggered by a nerve toxin that the aforementioned bacterium produces. Initial symptoms often consist of blurred or double vision, drooping eyelids, and a dry or sore throat, and further symptoms may include descending paralysis, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, and muscular weakness.
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