Recall issued for Clover Leaf sardine fillets
Clover Leaf Seafoods Corp. is recalling its two of its Clover Leaf brand boneless sardine fillets products due to the potential presence of dangerous bacteria.
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Posted: Jan 22, 2021 10:25 PM AT | Last Updated: January 23
Clover Leaf has issued a recall for its Garlic & Chive in Oil and Smoked Jalapeño in Oil boneless sardine fillets.(Canadian Food Inspection Agency)
Clover Leaf Seafoods Corp. is recalling its two of its Clover Leaf brand boneless sardine fillets products due to the potential presence of dangerous bacteria.
The recalled products Sardines Boneless Fillets: Garlic & Chive in Oil and Sardines Boneless Fillets: Smoked Jalapeño in Oil may permit the growth of
Health Canada
Health Canada is recalling several varieties of canned sardines because they may contain a harmful bacteria.
The recall for Clover Leaf brand’s Sardines Boneless Fillets was issued on January 22, and is for the Garlic & Chive in Oil and the Smoked Jalapeño in Oil varieties.
The health authority warns that the sardines may permit the growth of
Clostridium botulinum, the bacteria that causes botulism.
Food that is contaminated with the toxin may not look or smell spoiled, but can still make you sick, according to the recall.
In adults, symptoms of foodborne botulism include facial paralysis, unreactive pupils, difficulty swallowing, drooping eyelids, blurred vision, and difficulty speaking.