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Food Recall Warning: Williams-Sonoma Brand Pumpkin Seed Pesto Recalled Due to Potential Presence of Dangerous Bacteria(Marketwire (Canada) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Oct. 25, 2014) - Product photos are available at http://bit.ly/1wvRA23 Williams-Sonoma is recalling Williams-Sonoma brand Pumpkin Seed Pesto from the marketplace because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below. The following product has been sold in Alberta and Ontario. Recalled product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brand Product Size UPC Codes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Williams-Sonoma Pumpkin Seed 227 g SKU 6404305 and Best Before Pesto 6389043 January 2016 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------What you should do 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. - Learn more about the health risks - Sign up for recall notifications by email or follow us on Twitter - View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process Background This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings. The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace. Illnesses There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. More information - Williams-Sonoma Customer Service 1-877-812-6235 or email [email protected] - CFIA: www.inspection.gc.ca/contactus FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Media enquiries CFIA Media Relations 613-773-6600 Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency |