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Sergio Bihan
011-56-2-234-4580
Carlos Garcia
(305) 758-1089
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE --Puerto Montt, Chile— June 13, 2003--Pesquera Trans Antarctic Ltda. of Puerto Montt, Chile is recalling its Robinson Crusoe Canned Smoked Atlantic Salmon because it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that can cause life-threatening illness or death. Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double- vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distention and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.
The canned smoked Atlantic salmon was distributed in Miami, Florida and San Juan, Puerto Rico by local distributors through retail outlets. It is packaged in cans contained inside boxes bearing the brand name “Robinson Crusoe Smoked Atlantic Salmon, Skinless and Boneless.” The packages each contain one 6 5/8 oz. can and bear the following codes printed on the bottom of the cans: 051101, 081101, 051201, 160202, 080801, 220602, 041002, or 181002. All cans in distribution of this product, regardless of the number on the bottom of the can, should not be consumed and should be returned. All other seafood products bearing the Robinson Crusoe brand, including fresh packed salmon which is not contained in cans, are fine and are not affected by this recall.
No bacterial contamination or illnesses relating to this product have been reported to date. The potential for contamination was observed after the Company’s routine safety testing noted prescribed cooking temperatures for a shorter duration than specified.
Consumers who have purchased canned Robinson Crusoe Smoked Atlantic Salmon, Skinless and Boneless, packed in oil, should return the product to the distributor for a full refund. The Miami distributor is Hispamer Distributors Inc., 350 NE 75th Street, Miami, FL 33138, attn: Carlos Garcia, (305) 758-1089. The Puerto Rico distributor is Ventura Rodriguez Inc., Urb. Industrial San Miguel, Avenue Kennedy (Int.) Km 2,5, San Juan, PR 00920, attn: Ricardo Rodriguez, (787) 792-4289. Consumers with questions may contact the product distributors or the Company representative noted above.
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