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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
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