PC Organics brand baby food pouches recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria

Starting date:

February 8, 2017

Type of communication:

Recall

Alert sub-type:

Updated Food Recall Warning

Subcategory:

Microbiological - Clostridium botulinum

Hazard classification:

Class 1

Source of recall:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalling firm:

Loblaw Companies Limited

Distribution:

National

Extent of the product distribution:

Retail

CFIA reference number:

11182

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• Who is affected
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Advisory details

Ottawa, February 8, 2017 - The food recall warning issued on February 3, 2017 has been updated to include additional products. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling PC Organics brand baby food pouches from the marketplace because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. A manufacturing error resulted in excess water in the product, which under certain circumstances could support the growth of Clostridium Botulinum and pose a health risk to consumers. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

The products were sold at the following locations up to and including February 8, 2017.

Ontario: Fortinos, Loblaws, No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore, Real Canadian Wholesale Club, valu-mart, Your Independent Grocer, Zehrs, Shoppers Drug Mart, and affiliated independent stores

Atlantic: Atlantic Superstore, Dominion, Cash&Carry, Real Canadian Wholesale Club, Your Independent Grocer, Shoppers Drug Mart, and affiliated independent stores

Québec: Club entrepôt, Maxi, Maxi & Cie, Presto, Provigo, Provigo le Marché, AXEP, Pharmaprix, and Intermarché

West: Extra Foods, Loblaws City Market, No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore, Real Canadian Wholesale Club, Your Independent Grocer, Shoppers Drug Mart, and affiliated independent stores

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, blurred or double vision, dry mouth, respiratory failure and paralysis. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

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Who is affected

There have been reported illnesses that may be associated with the consumption of these products.

Background

This recall was triggered by a consumer complaint. The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.

Affected products

Affected products

Brand name	Common name	Size	Code(s) on product	UPC
PC Organics	Apple, Blueberry & Green Pea strained baby food	128 mL	All codes	0 60383 06292 7
PC Organics	Apple Crisp Muffin flavour puree snack	128 mL	All codes	0 60383 13730 4
PC Organics	Apple, Carrot, Apricot & Millet strained baby Food	128 mL	All codes	0 60383 06996
PC Organics	Banana, Sweet Potato & Blueberry strained baby food	128 mL	All codes	0 60383 05362
PC Organics	Apple strained baby food	128 mL	All codes	0 60383 02840 4
PC Organics	Apple, Banana & Blueberry with Yogurt strained baby food	128 mL	All codes	0 60383 04491
PC Organics	Apple, Banana & Strawberry with Yogurt strained baby food	128 mL	All codes	0 60383 04488
PC Organics	Apple Cherry strained baby food	128 mL	All codes	0 60383 02843
PC Organics	Sweet Potato, Apple and Mango strained baby food	128 mL	All codes	0 60383 06294
PC Organics	Peach Maple Cobbler Flavour puree snack	128 mL	All codes	0 60383 13732 8
PC Organics	Banana Apple & Carrot strained baby food	128 mL	All codes	0 60383 05363
PC Organics	Pumpkin, Apple, Peach & Buckwheat strained baby food	128 mL	All codes	0 60383 06995
PC Organics	Prune, Apple, Butternut Squash & Quinoa strained baby food	128 mL	All codes	0 60383 06994
PC Organics	Pear strained baby food	128 mL	All codes	0 60383 02842
PC Organics	Mango, Apple, Carrot & Peach strained baby food	128 mL	All codes	0 60383 05369
PC Organics	Blackberry Cobbler Flavour puree snack	128 mL	All codes	0 60383 13731 1
PC Organics	Banana & Kiwi strained baby food	128 mL	All codes	0 60383 02846 6
PC Organics	Mango strained baby food	128 mL	All codes	0 60383 02841 1
PC Organics	Banana & Raspberry strained baby food	128 mL	All codes	0 60383 05480 9
PC Organics	Banana, Apple, Apricot & Rice strained baby food	128 mL	All codes	0 60383 05368
PC Organics	Banana Bread Flavour puree snack	128 mL	All codes	0 60383 13589 8
PC Organics	Pear, Apple and Broccoli strained baby food	128 mL	All codes	0 60383 06291
PC Organics	Sweet Potato, Banana & Apricot strained baby food	128 mL	All codes	0 60383 05366
PC Organics	Tropical Twist Smoothie with Greek Yogurt puree snack	128 mL	All codes	0 60383 15430 1
PC Organics	Banana, Mango & Apple with Yogurt strained baby food	128 mL	All codes	0 60383 04489
PC Organics	Orange Twist Smoothie with Greek Yogurt puree snack	128 mL	All codes	0 60383 15431 8
PC Organics	Prunes strained baby food	128 mL	All codes	0 60383 16963 3
PC Organics	Apple, Banana & Strawberry with Yogurt strained baby food	6x128 mL	All codes	0 60383 18427 8
PC Organics	Sweet Potato, Apple and Mango strained baby food	6x128 mL	All codes	0 60383 18429 2
PC Organics	Banana Apple & Carrot strained baby food	6x128 mL	All codes	0 60383 18428 5
PC Organics	Mango strained baby food	6x128 mL	All codes	0 60383 18430 8
PC Organics	Pear, Apple and Broccoli strained baby food	6x128 mL	All codes	0 60383 18426 1

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Media enquiries

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