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Food recall warning

Certain Charcuterie Ratinaud French Cuisine brand Confit Tomatoes may contain dangerous bacteria

Starting date:
June 21, 2013
Type of communication:
Recall
Alert sub-type:
Health Hazard Alert
Subcategory:
Microbiological - Clostridium botulinum
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Source of recall:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:
Ratinaud French Cuisine
Distribution:
Nova Scotia
Extent of the product distribution:
Retail
CFIA reference number:
8112

Advisory details

Ottawa, June 21, 2013 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Ratinaud French Cuisine are warning the public not to consume certain Charcuterie Ratinaud French Cuisine brand Confit Tomatoes because they may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Toxins produced by these bacteria may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

The manufacturer, Ratinaud French Cusine, Halifax, NS, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

Affected products

Affected products
Brand name Common name Size Additional info
Charcuterie Ratinaud French Cuisine Confit Tomatoes sold in jars with no net quantity declared on the label sold only from Ratinaud French Cuisine, 2082 Gottingen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia

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