NEW: RI Health Warns of Recall on Smoked Salmon
Friday, November 08, 2019
The Rhode Island Department of Health is warning consumers that Maine’s Mill Stream Corp. is recalling ten lots of cold smoked salmon because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
According to RI Health, no illnesses have been reported to date.
The Recall
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The products sold were through retail, wholesale and online orders.
The recalled product was sold between March 6, 2019, and September 17, 2019, in vacuum-sealed packages in the following sizes: whole salmon side, 2 lb., 1 lb., 8 oz., and 4 oz.
The affected product is marked with the following lot numbers marked on the back of the packages: 7049, 7050, 7051, 7052, 7054, 7056, 7058, 7060, 7062, 7066.
Clostridium Botulinum
Clostridium botulinum is a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death.
It can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, and trouble with speaking or swallowing.
Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.
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