Published Date: 2012-04-20 23:34:03
Subject: PRO/EDR> Botulism - Canada:(ON), salted fish, alert, recall
Archive Number: 20120420.1108660
BOTULISM - CANADA: (ONTARIO), SALTED FISH, ALERT, RECALL
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Date: Fri 20 Apr 2012
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency [edited]
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/cfiahealth-hazard-alert-lotus-fine-foods-whole-fesikh-mullet-salted-and-cured-fish-may-contain-dangerous-bacteria-2012-04-20
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the salted and cured fish product (fesikh) described below because it may be contaminated with spores of _Clostridium botulinum_. Toxins produced by this bacteria may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness.
The affected product, whole fesikh mullet, was sold in clear vacuum-packaged bags of varying count and weight, bearing no code or date information. This product was sold from Lotus Catering and Fine Food, 1960 Lawrence Ave. E, Toronto, ON, on or before 17 Apr 2012.
There have been 3 reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
Food contaminated with _C. botulinum_ toxin may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with the toxin may cause nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, headache, double vision, dry throat, respiratory failure and paralysis. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
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[Many of the botulism risks related to salted, cured fish are a result of the fish not being adequately eviscerated. The viscera of the fish are the parts most likely to be contaminated. Although not stated, most cases of botulism associated with the aquatic environment are serotype E whereas most other cases in humans are either type A or B. - Mod.LL
A HealthMap/ProMED-mail map can be accessed at: http://healthmap.org/r/1tBo.]
See Also
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Botulism - USA (02): (NYC), tofu susp., alert 20120331.1086556
Botulism - USA: uneviscerated fish, ex China, risk, recall 20120203.1031109
2011
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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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