Certain Pacific Oysters may be unsafe due to a marine biotoxin which causes Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning
- Starting date:
- July 19, 2019
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Food Recall Warning
- Subcategory:
- Marine Biotoxin
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Albion Fisheries Ltd. (Richmond), Union Bay Seafood Ltd.
- Distribution:
- Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 13110
Last updated: 2019-07-23
- Advisory details
- What you should do
- Who is affected
- Background
- Affected products
- Images
- Media enquiries
Advisory details
Ottawa, July 19, 2019 - Industry is recalling certain Pacific oysters from the marketplace due to a marine biotoxin which causes Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
What you should do
Check to see if you have recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Paralytic shellfish toxins are a group of natural toxins that sometimes accumulate in bivalve shellfish that include oysters, clams, scallops, mussels and cockles. Non-bivalve shellfish, such as whelks, can also accumulate Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) toxins. These toxins can cause Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) if consumed. Symptoms of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) include tingling and numbness of the lips, tongue, hands and feet, and difficulty swallowing with an onset of a few minutes and up to 10 hours after consumption. In severe situations, this can proceed to difficulty walking, muscle paralysis, respiratory paralysis and death.
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Who is affected
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
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 recalled product from the marketplace.
Affected products
| Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | Additional info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Bay Seafood Ltd. | Pacific oysters, Mica's Petite Effingham Inlet | 5 dozen |
Location: BC 23-6 Landfile: 1403799 Lot: 20190715NW |
Harvest Date: 14 July 2019 |
| Union Bay Seafood Ltd. | Pacific oysters Effingham Inlet Xs | 5 dozen |
Location: BC 23-6 Landfile: 1403799 Lot: 20190715NW |
Harvest Date: 14 July 2019 |
| Intercity Packers Ltd. | Oyster N/Shell Effingham XSM | 5 dozen |
Harvest Location: BC 23-6 LF#: 1403799 P.O. No.: 114994 |
Harvest Date: 7/14/2019 |
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