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Health Hazard Alert - Primo Foods Company



Contact:  Susan Davison (English)
          416-441-5340
          Guy Nadeau (French)
          416-441-5180

For Immediate Release

Health Hazard Alert - Primo Foods Company

Toronto - April 12, 2001 - Primo Foods Company is warning the public not to consume the varieties of PRIMO Hearty Soups identified below. These products may have been under-processed and there is a risk for the presence of bacteria that may be harmful, including the Clostridium botulinum bacteria. These products have been distributed nationally in Canada and with very limited distribution in the United States. No other Primo Foods products are affected by this recall.

Botulism is a life-threatening illness and initial symptoms are generally nausea and vomiting followed by blurred/double vision, difficulty in speaking, swallowing, general fatigue, lack of muscle coordination and respiratory impairment. Food contaminated with C. botulinum may not look or smell spoiled. The products should not be consumed by humans or animals.

The Company has received several reports of gastro-intestinal illnesses. No reports of C. botulinum have been received.

Primo Foods Company (Toronto, ON) is voluntarily recalling the affected products. Consumers should dispose of them immediately but should retain the labels for reimbursement by Primo Foods. Consumers can contact the Consumer Response Centre at 1-877-554-3577, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (DST). Consumers can forward the original label directly to Primo Foods Company at 2150 Lakeshore Blvd. West, Toronto, Ontario, M8V 1A3.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is monitoring the effectiveness of this recall.

PRIMO Hearty Soups Recall

Brand Product Description USP Code

PRIMO Hearty Soups

 Clam Chowder ready-to-serve soup (525 ml)

Canada Only
0 5590000568 6

PRIMO Hearty Soups Cream of Mushroom with Portobello Mushrooms ready-to-serve soup (540 ml) Canada Only
0 5590000593 8
PRIMO Hearty Soups Clam Chowder ready-to-serve soup (539 g) US Only
0 5590030568 7
PRIMO Hearty Soups Cream of Mushroom with Portobello Mushrooms ready-to-serve soup (539 g) US Only
0 5590030593 9

 


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