First Spinach, Now Carrot Juice!

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First  it was spinach, notice went out that U.S. Grown spinach packaged or otherwise, was not to be eaten because of an e-coli outbreak.  Now  there is a warning about carrot juice.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall on carrot juice that has been linked to some cases of botulism in the U.S. 

In Canada, there are three suspected cases of botulism being  investigated by Toronto Public Health. Two of the three cases are seriously ill and in hospital. 

The products involved in the recall are:

• "Bolthouse Farms 100% Carrot Juice" sold in both 1 litre and
      450 millilitre sizes
• "Earthbound Farm Organic Carrot Juice" sold in both 1 litre and
      450 millilitre sizes
• "President’s Choice Organics 100% Pure Carrot Juice" sold in both
      1 litre and 450 millilitre sizes.
• Products with a "best by" date up to November 11, 2006 should not be
  consumed.

"If you have these products at home, throw them out immediately. If you are a retailer, these products should be removed from shelves and should not be sold," said Dr. Barbara Yaffe, Associate Medical Officer of Health. "If you have consumed any of these types of carrot juice, and are feeling ill, see your doctor immediately."

Botulism can lead to serious illness, and must be treated early.

Symptoms  can include blurred vision, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, and paralysis. For more information on the Canadian Food Inspection Agency recall, visit: www.inspection.gc.ca

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