Cielo Glamping Maritime has recalled bottled clams because they are potentially contaminated with the presence of dangerous bacteria, namely Clostridium botulinum.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a warning over the Feb. 1 recall. The bottled calms were distributed in New Brunswick.

The bottled clams from Cielo Glamping Maritime were recalled from the marketplace because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. CFIA warned consumers not consume the recalled products described below.

Recall

Brand Product Size UPC Codes
None Bottled clams (no label) 500 ml None None – Sold from Cielo Glamping Maritime, 232 Chemin des Huîtres, Haut-Shippigan NB
None Bottled clams (no label) 1 L None None – Sold from Cielo Glamping Maritime, 232 Chemin des Huîtres, Haut-Shippigan NB

Anyone who thinks they became sick from consuming a recalled product, call a doctor.

Check to see if the recalled products are 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, slurred speech, and a change in the sound of the 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 stems from inspection activities by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). 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 the recalled product is removed from the marketplace.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of the recalled clams.

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