• Pumpkin Butter 9 oz.  UPC code# 0 49646 50014 7
• Pumpkin Butter 16 & 18 oz. UPC code# 0 49646 65549 6
• Sweet Potato Butter 16 & 18 oz. UPC code# 0 49646 65550 2

These products were sold under the following brands: Amish Wedding Foods, Finney’s Bulk Foods, Our Maker’s Acres, Uncle Charlies Products, Grandpa’s Cheese Barn, Laird Ranch, Lonesome Dove Guest & Buffalo Ranch, Slovacek Sausage Co., Snacks & More, Brumfield Farm Market, Goldie’s Front Porch Inc., Horrocks Farm Market, Moose Mercantile, Nostalgic Mercantile, Planktown Country Market, Swiss Meat & Sausage Company, Apple Barn, Apple Castle, Brights Nursery, Cagle Steaks, Country Creations, Damascus General Store, Do it Best Copr., Dutch Pantry, Granny’s Oven Fresh, Hattie’s Cafe & Gifts, Millburn Orchards, MMKM Family Produce Market, Sauders Store Inc., The Restoration Society Inc., Weaver’s Country Market, Wilson’s Farm Market, Yoder’s Craft & Gifts, Abbott Farms, Amish Cheese House, Amishables, Ashe Cheese NC, Boggio’s Little Mtn. Orchard, Farmers Peach Corner, Fisher’s Country Store PA, Graves Farm & Garden, Great Sports Products, Gruene General Store, Gruene Haus, Holden Brothers Produce, House of Carter, Kerr Farm Market, Klemke’s Sausage Haus, Nature Way Country Store, Riley’s Gifts and More, Rocky Mountain Pantry, Shaffer’s Market, STUBBYS INC., The Farm Store, The Round Barn.

It has been determined that these products have a pH and a water activity level that is too high and could be a possible health hazard. With these high levels, it is possible for Clostridium botulism sickness. Use of these products may cause the following symptoms: Onset of symptoms in foodborne botulism is usually 18 to 36 hours after ingestion of the food containing the toxin, although cases have varied from 4 hours to 8 days. Early signs of intoxication consist of marked lassitude, weakness and vertigo, usually followed by double vision and progressive difficulty in speaking and swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distention, and constipation may also be common symptoms.

The recalled Sweet Potato Butter and Pumpkin Butter were sold to distributors and retailers in the following states: AL. AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY.

This article has been posted on the FDA website on this date.

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The recall information is as follows.

Apple & Carrot Portable Pouch baby food

Best by date May 21, 2010

Universal product code (UPC) #890180001221 is located on the bottom of the package

A photo of the product can be seen here.

Botulism is a foodborne contaminant that is typically associated with home canning.  Prior to canning, foods should always be handled in a sanitary manner.  Additionally, if the final product does not have the correct level of acidity, there is a greater risk for the contamination to occur.  According to the CDC, approximately 145 cases are reported.  Fifteen percent of that comes from foodborne C. botulism.

Symptoms of C. botulism may include dry mouth, difficulty swallowing, slurred speech or difficulty speaking, muscle weakness, blurred vision, double vision, and drooping eyelids. Symptoms usually appear 12 to 36 hours after consuming C. botulinum toxin; however, symptoms can occur as early as 6 hours or as late as 10 days following the consumption of contaminated food.

C. Botulism can be fatal, and should be treated as a medical emergency. If left untreated, muscle paralysis may progress to the arms, legs, trunk, and respiratory muscles, possibly resulting in death. A patient with severe C. botulism poisoning may require use of a breathing machine and intensive medical care for several months. Patients may experience fatigue and shortness of breath for several years following their recovery from C. botulism poisoning.

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The FDA recall release stated that the herring was distributed nationwide in 1.3kg (2.86 lb) round plastic containers with the code numbers 24.08.09 and 13.07.09. The Herring Salted is a product of Russia.  An image of the product can be seen here.

According to the FDA, “the sale of this type of fish is prohibited under a New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets regulations because Clostridium botulinum spores are more likely to be concentrated in the viscera than in any other portion of the fish. Uneviscerated fish has been linked to outbreaks of botulism poisoning.”

For further information regarding botulism, please see About Botulism and Symptoms of Botulism.

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June 17, 2009:  In a press release issued today, the California Department of Public Health is warning consumers not to eat the Cioppino Sauce produced by the Sea Harvest Restaurant of Carmel, CA.  The restaurant is voluntarily recalling the sauce due to the possibility of contamination with Colostridium botulinum toxin.

One possible reason for the recall is that the restaurant does not have the cannery license that is required to produce this type of product.  Without the proper manufacturing practices being put into place, a canned product of this type is at risk for C. botulinum contamination.

The Cioppino Sauce was packaged in BALL wide-mouth canning jars. The Cioppino Sauce jars have a white computer printer label that identifies the name of the product, lists the ingredients, states “PRODUCT OF SEA HARVEST” and “REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING”.  Consumers may contact the restaurant at 831-626-3626 with any additional questions.

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According to a company press release dated June 10, 2009, the Bao Ding Seafood Company of New York, NY, has recalled its Boiled Horse Mackerel.  It was recently discovered that the recalled Mackerel product was not eviscerated prior to processing and therefore has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.

Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium capable of causing the life-threatening illness known as botulism. 

Someone who has eaten product contaminated with the botulinum toxin may experience some of the following symptoms:  general weakness, dizziness, double vision, and trouble speaking or swallowing.  Further symptoms that are also common include trouble breathing, weakness in other muscles, abdominal distension, and constipation.  Please see Botulism Symptoms for more information. 

The Boiled Horse Mackerel that has been recalled is packaged in vacuum packed plastic bags with a net weight of 450g, and was sold in New York State.

The Mackerel may not appear spoiled or give off any odors, and consumers are warned not to eat it even if it seems normal.  The press release cautions that individuals should seek immediate medical attention if they are experiencing any of the above symptoms.

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