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Food recall warning

Certain St. Thomas brand bar clams and bar clam stew may contain dangerous bacteria

Starting date:
March 23, 2013
Type of communication:
Recall
Alert sub-type:
Expanded Health Hazard Alert
Subcategory:
Microbiological - Clostridium botulinum
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Source of recall:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:
St-Thomas Fish Market Inc.
Distribution:
Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec
Extent of the product distribution:
Retail
CFIA reference number:
7919

Advisory details

Ottawa, March 23, 2013 - The public warning issued on March 15, 2013 has been expanded to include additional products because the products may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the Bar Clams and Bar Clam Stew described below because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Toxins produced by these bacteria may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness.

The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

Affected products

Affected products
Brand name Common name Size Code(s) on product UPC
St.Thomas Bar Clams 210 g (drained weight) Located on the cover of the jar - 03631, 03632, 03834, 03835, 03933, 03934, 03935, 03936, 03938, 05231, 05232, 05233, 05331, 05332, 05333, 05334, 05431, 05432, 05433, 05931, 05934 0 81971 90013 1
St.Thomas Bar Clams 100 g (drained weight) Located on the cover of the jar - 01235, 02131 0 81971 90071 1
St.Thomas Bar Clam Stew 495g (17 oz) Located on the cover of the jar - 05831, 05832, 05932 05933 0 81971 90058 8

Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600