OTTAWA, January 25, 2007 The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and
Pétales et Cie are warning the public not to
consume PETALES&CIE Arugula and blue cheese Pesto
because this product may be contaminated with Clostridium
botulinum. Toxins produced by this bacteria may cause botulism, a
life-threatening illness.
The affected product, PETALES&CIE Arugula and
blue cheese Pesto is sold in 200 ml glass jars.
All lot codes and expiry dates of the product are affected by this alert. This
product has been distributed in Quebec and Ontario.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of
this product.
Food contaminated with Clostridium 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.
The manufacturer, Pétales et Cie, St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec, is voluntarily recalling the
affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the
effectiveness of the recall.
For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following
numbers:
Pétales et Cie at 450-349-3282, Monday 9:00 a.m. to Friday 5:00 p.m.;
CFIA at
1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735
(8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).
For information on Clostridium botulinum, visit the Food Facts web page at
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/concen/causee.shtml
For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety
facts, visit our web site at
www.inspection.gc.ca.
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Media enquiries:
Garfield Balsom (English)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Food Recall and Emergency Response
613-760-4232
Linda LeBlanc (French)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Food Recall and Emergency Response
613-760-4112
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