The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Golden Boy Foods Inc. are warning the public not to consume seven varieties of Vadilal Quick Treat brand canned vegetables because these
products may contain the bacteria responsible for botulism, a foodborne illness in humans.
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The following Vadilal Quick Treat brand canned vegetables sold in 400g cans, bearing a Best Before date of Dec 2003, are affected by this alert.
PRODUCT NAME – LOT – UPC
Patra Curried – VILDPTCR PNAZ28 – 8 9017777 01126
Guar Cuts in Brine – VILDGVBR PMAZ25 – 8 9017774 12121
Karela Cuts in Brine – VILDKRBR PNAZ25 – 8 9017774 06120
Surti Papdi Lilva in Brine – VILDSLBR PNAZ23 – 8 9017774 09121
Saragawa Cuts in Brine – VILDOMBR PNAZ25 – 8 9017774 13128
Suran Cuts in Brine – VILDSNBR PNAW13 / VILDSNBR PMAZ25 – 8 9017774 07127
Tuver Lilva in Brine – VILD`VBR PNB009 / VILD`VBR PNAZ24 – 8 9017774 04126
The affected products are manufactured by Vadilal Industries Ltd., India, and packed for Golden Boy Foods, Burnaby, BC. The affected products have been distributed only in BC.
Golden Boy Foods is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace.
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By GlobalDataBotulism is a life-threatening illness caused by the build-up of toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria. Food contaminated with C. botulinum will not look or smell spoiled. Consumers should dispose of the remaining product immediately or return products to the point of purchase for a refund. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
For more information, consumers and industry can call one of the following numbers:
Golden Boy Foods Inc., Anisha Virani (604) 433-2200;
CFIA, in the province of Quebec 1-800-561-3350; or
CFIA, in other provinces and territories 1-800-442-2342.
