CFIA: Mowi Brand Norwegian Atlantic Salmon – Cold Smoked Recalled Due to Potential Presence of Dangerous Bacteria
April 11, 2024 | 2 min to read
A recall has been issued for Norwegian Atlantic Salmon - Cold Smoked in Ontario due to potential Clostridium botulinum contamination, which could lead to severe illness. Consumers are advised not to consume, sell, serve, or distribute the affected product. Symptoms of botulism might include facial paralysis, difficulty swallowing, and blurred vision. It's crucial to check for recalled products and dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase.
Product – Norwegian Atlantic Salmon – Cold Smoked
Issue – Food – Microbial Contamination – Clostridium botulinum
What to do – Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products
Distribution – Ontario
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.