Published Date: 2012-02-03 18:01:39
Subject: PRO/EDR> Botulism - USA: uneviscerated fish, ex China, risk, recall
Archive Number: 20120203.1031109
BOTULISM - USA: UNEVISCERATED FISH, ex CHINA, RISK, RECALL
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In this posting:
[1] FDA recall: uneviscerated sardine anchovies
[2] FDA recall: uneviscerated dried yellow croaker
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[1] FDA recall: uneviscerated sardine anchovies
Date: Wed 1 Feb 2012
Source: US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [edited]
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm290067.htm?source=govdelivery
W & International Import Inc. is recalling "Rely" Sardine Anchovies because the product was found to be uneviscerated. The recalled "Rely" Sardine Anchovies were distributed nationwide in 7.0 oz. plastic packages and are a product of China.
The "Rely" Sardine Anchovies were sampled by a New York State Department of Agriculture Food Inspector during inspection. Subsequent analysis of the product by New York State Food Laboratory personnel confirmed that the "Rely" Sardine Anchovies were not properly eviscerated prior to processing. The sale of uneviscerated fish is prohibited under New York State Agriculture and Markets regulations because _Clostridium botulinum_ spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish. Uneviscerated fish have been linked to outbreaks of botulinum poisoning.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
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[A picture of the product can be found at http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm290069.htm. - Mod.LL]
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[2] FDA recall: uneviscerated dried yellow croaker
Date: Wed 1 Feb 2012
Source: US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [edited]
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm290084.htm?source=govdelivery
W & International Import Inc. is recalling "Rely" Dried Yellow Croaker because the product was found to be uneviscerated.
The recalled "Rely" Dried Yellow Croaker was distributed nationwide in bulk cardboard boxes. The "Rely" Dried Yellow Croaker is a product of China.
The "Rely" Dried Yellow Croaker was sampled by a New York State Department of Agriculture Food Inspector during inspection. Subsequent analysis of the product by New York State Food Laboratory personnel confirmed that the "Rely" Dried Yellow Croaker was not properly eviscerated prior to processing.
The sale of uneviscerated fish is prohibited under New York State Agriculture and Markets regulations because _Clostridium botulinum_ spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than any other portion of the fish. Uneviscerated fish have been linked to outbreaks of botulinum poisoning.
This product may be contaminated with _Clostridium botulinum_ spores, which can cause botulism, a serious and potentially fatal food-borne illness. Symptoms of botulism include blurred or double vision, general weakness, poor reflexes, difficulty in swallowing, and respiratory paralysis.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
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[A picture of the product can be found at http://img.21food.com/20110609/product/1305629084656.jpg. - Mod.JW]
[Because of the potential severity of botulism, ProMED-mail posts such recalls even if, as in this case, there are no human cases associated [yet] with the food products. Most of the food recalls are related to defective preparation procedures, which could, but not necessarily do, result in the germination of viable spores of _C. botulinum_. - Mod.LL]
See Also
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Botulism, uneviscerated fish - USA (02): risk, recall, ex Canada 20111124.3439
Botulism, uneviscerated fish, bean tortillas - USA: risk, recalls 20111119.3408
Botulism, olives, bean soup, bean tortilla - USA: risk, recall 20111112.3351
Botulism, smoked fish - USA: risk, recall, ex Philippines 20111105.3300
Botulism, fish products - Canada: risk, recall 20111030.3229
Botulism, uneviscerated fish - USA: risk, recall, ex Canada 20111014.3078
Botulism, prison brew - USA (02): (UT) 20111012.3050
Botulism, human - France: homemade tapenade 20110906.2720
Botulism, commercial potato soup - USA: (OH,GA) 20110707.2058
2010
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Botulism, uneviscerated fish - USA: ex Norway, risk, recall 20100208.0427
2009
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Botulism, baby food, uneviscerated fish - USA: risk, recall 20091020.3599
Botulism, home canned green beans - USA: (WA) 20090310.0990
Botulism, uneviscerated fish - USA (02): risk, recall 20090228.0827
Botulism, uneviscerated fish - USA: (NY, NJ) risk, recall 20090120.0247
Botulism, dessert sauces - USA: risk, recall 20090126.0343
2008
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Botulism, native foods - USA: (AK) 2007 20080811.2472
Botulism, tea concentrate - USA: (MT, AZ) risk, recall 20080618.1903
Botulism, pesto - USA: risk, recall 20080429.1474
Botulism, olive oil dip - USA: risk, recall 20080204.0448
Botulism, fish - USA: (NY, NJ, MD), risk, recall 20080124.0299
Botulism, canned beans - USA (03): risk, bean salad recall 20080122.0264
Botulism, foie gras - France: risk, recall 20080102.0016
Botulism, canned food: aerosol risk 20080101.0008
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