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A food recall warning that was issued on February 3rd, 2017 has been expanded to include all PC Organics baby food.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says a manufacturing error “resulted in excess water in the product, which could support the growth of Clostridium Botulinum and pose a health risk to consumers.”
In Ontario, the products were sold at Fortinos, Loblaws, No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore, Real Canadian Wholesale Club, valu-mart, Your Independent Grocer, Zehrs, Shoppers Drug Mart, and other independent stores the sell the PC brand.
The recall was initially issued on Feb. 3 and was expanded on Wednesday.
Food contaminated with the 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, fatalities can even occur.
Consumers who purchased the products should discard them or return them to the store.
The CFIA says there have been reported illnesses that may be associated with the products.
Products under recall include 128-mL pouches of:
- Apple, Blueberry & Green Pea strained baby food
- Apple Crisp Muffin flavour puree snack
- Apple, Carrot, Apricot & Millet strained baby Food
- Banana, Sweet Potato & Blueberry strained baby food
- Apple strained baby food
- Apple, Banana & Blueberry with Yogurt strained baby food
- Apple, Banana & Strawberry with Yogurt strained baby food
- Apple Cherry strained baby food
- Sweet Potato, Apple and Mango strained baby food
- Peach Maple Cobbler Flavour puree snack
- Banana Apple & Carrot strained baby food
- Pumpkin, Apple, Peach & Buckwheat strained baby food
- Prune, Apple, Butternut Squash & Quinoa strained baby food
- Pear strained baby food
- Mango, Apple, Carrot & Peach strained baby food
- Blackberry Cobbler Flavour puree snack
- Banana & Kiwi strained baby food
- Mango strained baby food
- Banana & Raspberry strained baby food
- Banana, Apple, Apricot & Rice strained baby food
- Banana Bread Flavour puree snack
- Pear, Apple and Broccoli strained baby food
- Sweet Potato, Banana & Apricot strained baby food
- Tropical Twist Smoothie with Greek Yogurt puree snack
- Banana, Mango & Apple with Yogurt strained baby food
- Orange Twist Smoothie with Greek Yogurt puree snack
- Prunes strained baby food
6×128-mL pouches:
- Apple, Banana & Strawberry with Yogurt strained baby food
- Sweet Potato, Apple and Mango strained baby food
- Banana Apple & Carrot strained baby food
- Mango strained baby food
- Pear, Apple and Broccoli strained baby food
Agencies/Canadajournal
