February 2011

Pacific American Fish Co, Inc. of Vernon, California is recalling SHI306 Shishamo 4L 5PC (23-28G) Wild, Pack 4/20TR, Lots 202885-2 & 201011-3, Master Carton information. Based on FDA Import Alert, this type of processing and size of product has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause food borne illness.

Honey should not be consumed by children under age one, Health Canada said Wednesday, citing concerns that infant botulism could lead to paralysis.

Health Canada said the condition stems from the Clostridium botulinum bacteria, which is common in nature.

“The bacteria can’t grow or make toxins in honey, but if an infant swallows honey, the

Q: I read that there have been cases of botulism in Pennsylvania. Isn’t this a third world disease?

A: Although botulism is a rare condition in the United States — with about 110 cases reported annually — it can and does occur worldwide.

Botulism is caused by a toxin made by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum,