Ottawa – The Healthy Butcher is voluntarily recalling smoked fish from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
The affected products were sold in variable weight packages at The Healthy Butcher retail locations in Ontario.
Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected products are advised to contact their retailer.
Recalled products
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Healthy Butcher | Smoked Fish – Wild Mackerel | Variable | "Pkgd. on" dates up to and including 2015.JL.16 | Starting with 0201230 |
| The Healthy Butcher | House Smoked Fish – Pickerel | Variable | "Pkgd. on" dates up to and including 2015.JL.16 | Starting with 0201231 |
| The Healthy Butcher | House Smoked White Sturgeon | Variable | "Pkgd. on" dates up to and including 2015.JL.16 | Starting with 0202149 |
| The Healthy Butcher | Smoked Fish – White Fish | Variable | "Pkgd. on" dates up to and including 2015.JL.16 | Starting with 0202150 |
| The Healthy Butcher | House Smoked Organic B.C. Chinook Salmon | Variable | "Pkgd. on" dates up to and including 2015.JL.16 | Starting with 0202151 |
| The Healthy Butcher | Smoked Fish – Pickerel | Variable | "Pkgd. on" dates up to and including 2015.JL.16 | Starting with 0202152 |
| The Healthy Butcher | Smoked Fish – Steelhead Trout | Variable | "Pkgd. on" dates up to and including 2015.JL.16 | Starting with 0202153 |
| The Healthy Butcher | Smoked Albino Rainbow Trout Variable | Variable | "Pkgd. on" dates up to and including 2015.JL.16 | Starting with 0202158 |
What you should do
Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, blurred or double vision, dry mouth, respiratory failure and paralysis. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
Background
This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace.
Illnesses
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
