Canada: Certain Central-Epicure brand Gefilte Fish, Ready to Serve may contain Dangerous Bacteria
summary：The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA and Central-Epicure Food Products Ltd. are warning the public not to consume the Central-Epicure brand Gefilte Fish, Ready to Serve, Sweet and Savoury, described below because they may be contaminated with Clostr...
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Central-Epicure Food Products Ltd. are warning the public not to consume the Central-Epicure brand Gefilte Fish, Ready to Serve, Sweet and Savoury, described below 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, Central-Epicure Food Products Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
Affected products
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Codes(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central-Epicure | Gefilte Fish, Ready to serve, Sweet | 600 g | Best Before - Up to and including 13AL09 (April 09, 2013) | 0 61279 00440 3 |
| Central-Epicure | Gefilte Fish, Ready to serve, Savoury | 600 g | Best Before - Up to and including 13AL09 (April 09, 2013) | 0 61279 00442 7 |