Jennygirl
04-04-2007, 10:29 AM
Federal authorities have recalled three brands of olives because of a potential risk for botulism.
The U.S . Food and Drug Administration has recalled Cerignola Olives, Nocellara Olives and Castelvetrano Olives because they might be contaminated with bacteria that can cause the fatal disease.
The FDA warned consumers who may have purchased the olives not to use the products -- even if the olives do not look or smell spoiled.
According to the FDA, the recall covers all sizes of cans, glass jars and pouches of Cerignola Olives, Nocerella Olives and Castelvetrano Olives containing codes beginning with the letter "G" followed by 3 or 4 digits under the brands: Borrelli, Bonta di Puglia, Cento, Corrado's, Dal Raccolto, Flora, Roland and Vantia.
Botulism is a potentially fatal form of food poisoning that can cause symptoms including general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, trouble with speaking or swallowing, difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation.
Health Encyclopedia: More About Botulism
The U.S . Food and Drug Administration has recalled Cerignola Olives, Nocellara Olives and Castelvetrano Olives because they might be contaminated with bacteria that can cause the fatal disease.
The FDA warned consumers who may have purchased the olives not to use the products -- even if the olives do not look or smell spoiled.
According to the FDA, the recall covers all sizes of cans, glass jars and pouches of Cerignola Olives, Nocerella Olives and Castelvetrano Olives containing codes beginning with the letter "G" followed by 3 or 4 digits under the brands: Borrelli, Bonta di Puglia, Cento, Corrado's, Dal Raccolto, Flora, Roland and Vantia.
Botulism is a potentially fatal form of food poisoning that can cause symptoms including general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, trouble with speaking or swallowing, difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation.
Health Encyclopedia: More About Botulism