I’m starting a new section called RECALLS. I usually saved this kind of news to add in the “news the mainstream media missed” posts on Saturdays, but more and more of these recalls are becoming critical, so I’m going to start posting them immediately as they come in.
Today’s recall is on Apple & Carrot Portable Pouch baby food… “with the best by date May 21, 2010 and marked with the following universal product code (UPC) #890180001221 located on the bottom of the package. These pouches are sold individually at Toys-R-Us and Babies-R-Us locations nationally… The recall was undertaken as a precaution due to the risk of potential contamination with Clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism, a serious and sometimes lifethreatening condition. Consumers should not use these products, even if they appear to be normal, because of the possible health risk. Symptoms of botulism poisoning in humans include general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.”
