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Food Recall Warning - Kolapore Springs brand smoked trout products recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria
- Recall date:
- March 26, 2021
- Reason for recall:
- Microbiological - Clostridium botulinum
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Company / Firm:
- North Shore Specialty Foods
- Distribution:
- Ontario
- Extent of the distribution:
- Consumer
- Reference number:
- 14314
Recall details
Ottawa, March 26, 2021 - North Shore Specialty Foods is recalling Kolapore Springs brand smoked trout products from the marketplace because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
Recalled products
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolapore Springs | Smoked trout | Variable | 6 27987 16383 4 | All best before dates up to and including 2021 MR 31 |
| Kolapore Springs | Smoked trout, Peppercorn | Variable | 6 27987 16383 4 | All best before dates up to and including 2021 MR 31 |
What you should do
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick.
Symptoms in adults can include facial paralysis or loss of facial expression, unreactive or fixed pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, blurred or double vision, difficulty speaking, including slurred speech, and a change in sound of voice, including hoarseness.
Symptoms of foodborne botulism in children can include difficulty swallowing, slurred speech, generalized weakness and paralysis. In all cases, botulism does not cause a fever. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
Background
This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing the recalled products from the marketplace.
Illnesses
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. this active outbreak investigation.
Product photos
Kolapore Springs - Smoked trout
Kolapore Springs - Smoked trout, Peppercorn
Public enquiries and media
- Company information
- North Shore Specialty Foods: 1-705-606-1377 (Sean)
- Public enquiries
- Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca - Media relations
- Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca
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