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The FDA is issuing this recall notice from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to alert U.S. consumers who may have purchased these products in Canada not to eat or serve them. The products under recall were manufactured specifically for the Canadian marketplace. - Updated Food Recall Warning - PC Organics brand baby food pouches recalled due to potential presence of dangerous bacteria

February 8, 2017

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The food recall warning issued on February 3, 2017 has been updated to include additional products. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling PC Organics brand baby food pouches from the marketplace because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. A manufacturing error resulted in excess water in the product, which under certain circumstances could support the growth of Clostridium Botulinum and pose a health risk to consumers. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
The products were sold at the following locations up to and including February 8, 2017.
Ontario: Fortinos, Loblaws, No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore, Real Canadian Wholesale Club, valu-mart, Your Independent Grocer, Zehrs, Shoppers Drug Mart, and affiliated independent stores
Atlantic: Atlantic Superstore, Dominion, Cash&Carry, Real Canadian Wholesale Club, Your Independent Grocer, Shoppers Drug Mart, and affiliated independent stores
Québec: Club entrepôt, Maxi, Maxi & Cie, Presto, Provigo, Provigo le Marché, AXEP, Pharmaprix, and Intermarché
West: Extra Foods, Loblaws City Market, No Frills, Real Canadian Superstore, Real Canadian Wholesale Club, Your Independent Grocer, Shoppers Drug Mart, and affiliated independent stores


Recalled Products
Brand Name
Common Name
Size
Code(s) on Product
UPC
PC Organics
Apple, Blueberry & Green Pea strained baby food
128 mL
All codes
0 60383 06292 7
PC Organics
Apple Crisp Muffin flavour puree snack
128 mL
All codes
0 60383 13730 4
PC Organics
Apple, Carrot, Apricot & Millet strained baby Food
128 mL
All codes
0 60383 06996
PC Organics
Banana, Sweet Potato & Blueberry strained baby food
128 mL
All codes
0 60383 05362
PC Organics
Apple strained baby food
128 mL
All codes
0 60383 02840 4
PC Organics
Apple, Banana & Blueberry with Yogurt strained baby food
128 mL
All codes
0 60383 04491
PC Organics
Apple, Banana & Strawberry with Yogurt strained baby food
128 mL
All codes
0 60383 04488
PC Organics
Apple Cherry strained baby food
128 mL
All codes
0 60383 02843
PC Organics
Sweet Potato, Apple and Mango strained baby food
128 mL
All codes
0 60383 06294
PC Organics
Peach Maple Cobbler Flavour puree snack
128 mL
All codes
0 60383 13732 8
PC Organics
Banana Apple & Carrot strained baby food
128 mL
All codes
0 60383 05363
PC Organics
Pumpkin, Apple, Peach & Buckwheat strained baby food
128 mL
All codes
0 60383 06995
PC Organics
Prune, Apple, Butternut Squash & Quinoa strained baby food
128 mL
All codes
0 60383 06994
PC Organics
Pear strained baby food
128 mL
All codes
0 60383 02842
PC Organics
Mango, Apple, Carrot & Peach strained baby food
128 mL
All codes
0 60383 05369
PC Organics
Blackberry Cobbler Flavour puree snack
128 mL
All codes
0 60383 13731 1
PC Organics
Banana & Kiwi strained baby food
128 mL
All codes
0 60383 02846 6
PC Organics
Mango strained baby food
128 mL
All codes
0 60383 02841 1
PC Organics
Banana & Raspberry strained baby food
128 mL
All codes
0 60383 05480 9
PC Organics
Banana, Apple, Apricot & Rice strained baby food
128 mL
All codes
0 60383 05368
PC Organics
Banana Bread Flavour puree snack
128 mL
All codes
0 60383 13589 8
PC Organics
Pear, Apple and Broccoli strained baby food
128 mL
All codes
0 60383 06291
PC Organics
Sweet Potato, Banana & Apricot strained baby food
128 mL
All codes
0 60383 05366
PC Organics
Tropical Twist Smoothie with Greek Yogurt puree snack
128 mL
All codes
0 60383 15430 1
PC Organics
Banana, Mango & Apple with Yogurt strained baby food
128 mL
All codes
0 60383 04489
PC Organics
Orange Twist Smoothie with Greek Yogurt puree snack
128 mL
All codes
0 60383 15431 8
PC Organics
Prunes strained baby food
128 mL
All codes
0 60383 16963 3
PC Organics
Apple, Banana & Strawberry with Yogurt strained baby food
6x128 mL
All codes
0 60383 18427 8
PC Organics
Sweet Potato, Apple and Mango strained baby food
6x128 mL
All codes
0 60383 18429 2
PC Organics
Banana Apple & Carrot strained baby food
6x128 mL
All codes
0 60383 18428 5
PC Organics
Mango strained baby food
6x128 mL
All codes
0 60383 18430 8
PC Organics
Pear, Apple and Broccoli strained baby food
6x128 mL
All codes
0 60383 18426 1
What you should do
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
Check to see if you have recalled products 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 can include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, blurred or double vision, dry mouth, respiratory failure and paralysis. In severe cases of illness, people may die. 
Background

This recall was triggered by a consumer complaint. The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.
More information
Loblaw Companies Ltd.: Customer Inquiries: 1-888-495-5111 or customerservice@presidentschoice.ca
For more information, consumers and industry can contact the CFIA by filling out the online feedback formdisclaimer icon.
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