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Food recall warning

Certain smoked fish products sold at Hooked stores in Toronto may contain dangerous bacteria

Starting date:
April 13, 2013
Type of communication:
Recall
Alert sub-type:
Updated Health Hazard Alert
Subcategory:
Microbiological - Clostridium botulinum
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Source of recall:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:
Hooked Inc.
Extent of the product distribution:
Retail
CFIA reference number:
7963

Advisory details

Ottawa, April 13, 2013 - The public warning issued earlier today has been expanded to include additional products and codes.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the smoked fish products 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 these products.

The manufacturer, Hooked Inc., Toronto, ON, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

Affected products

Affected products
Brand name Common name UPC Additional info
N/A Cold Smoked Salmon None Sold at Hooked stores in Toronto up to and including April 10, 2013
N/A Cold Smoked Steelhead None Sold at Hooked stores in Toronto up to and including April 10, 2013
N/A Cold Smoked Sockeye None Sold at Hooked stores in Toronto up to and including April 10, 2013
N/A Hot Smoked Salmon None Sold at Hooked stores in Toronto up to and including April 10, 2013
N/A Hot Smoked Steelhead None Sold at Hooked stores in Toronto up to and including April 10, 2013
N/A Hot Smoked Sockeye None Sold at Hooked stores in Toronto up to and including April 10, 2013

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Media enquiries

Hooked Inc.

Kristin Donovan (kristin@hookedinc.ca) 416-825-9805;
Dan Donovan (dan@hookedinc.ca) 416-880-1752;


CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600