Canadian Recall Confit Tomatoes for Botulism

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Ratinaud French Cuisine are warning the public not to consume certain Charcuterie Ratinaud French Cuisine brand Confit Tomatoes because they may be contaminated with Colostrum botulism. Toxins produced by these bacteria may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness.

Charcuterie Ratinaud French Cuisine brand Confit Tomatoes was sold only at Ratinald French Cuisine 2082 Gottingen Street Halifax Nova Scotia

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product yet.

Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with the toxin may cause nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, headache, double vision, dry throat, respiratory failure and paralysis. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Clostridium botulinum  is a pathogenic bacterium that is found in soil and in vegetable products, some fish and meat. It has very heat resistant spores that grow out in the absence of oxygen. It produces a very potent neurotoxin that can be destroyed if heated over 195°F for 10 minutes. ....