Ottawa, January 9, 2021 - Monaghan Mushrooms Ltd. is recalling Belle Grove brand Whole White Mushrooms from the marketplace because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.
Affected product(s)
- Belle Grove Whole White Mushrooms 227 g
If you purchased this product
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
Check to see if you have the recalled product 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 in Adults:
- facial paralysis or loss of facial expression
- unreactive or fixed pupils
- difficulty swallowing
- drooping eyelids
- blurred or double vision
- difficulty speaking, including slurred speech
- change in sound of voice, including hoarseness.
Symptoms in children:
- difficulty swallowing
- slurred speech
- generalized weakness and paralysis.
In all cases, botulism does not cause a fever. In severe cases of illness, people may die.