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South Island brand Pesto recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria

2023-11-17

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Quick summary

Quick summary: South Island brand Pesto recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria. Date: 2023-11-17.

Recommended action

Recommended action: stop using or consuming the product if you believe it matches the recall, review the official details, and follow the instructions from the official source.

Recall details

Quick summary: South Island brand Pesto recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria. Date: 2023-11-17.

Official details

Affected product details

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BrandSouth Island
ProductPesto
IssueFood - Microbial contamination - Clostridium botulinum
Recall classClass 1
IdentificationRA-74609

Affected products

BrandSouth Island
ProductPesto
Size250 mL
UPC / GTINNone
CodesProduct was distributed on October 6, 17, and 26, 2023 at private functions and food fair shows in Victoria and Esquimalt, BC.

Issue

The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum.

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased
  • Learn more about the health risks
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  • View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process
  • Report a food safety or labelling concern
Additional official information
AudienceGeneral public
CategoryFood - Multiple food items
CompaniesVictoria Community Food Hub Society
DistributionBritish Columbia
Published byCanadian Food Inspection Agency
Recall classClass 1
Alert / recall typeFood recall warning
Identification numberRA-74609
Canadian Food Inspection Agency ID15779
Background{}
CompaniesVictoria Community Food Hub Society
AudiencesGeneral public
Source updated2023-11-17

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