Guest guest Posted August 5, 2007 Report Share Posted August 5, 2007 , " Sue " <kup wrote: > > Speaking of canned beans: > > > Botulism Toxin Prompts Canned Green Bean Recall > > By Peggy Peck, Managing Editor, MedPage Today > August 03, 2007 > > > > > ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 3 -- For the second time in as many weeks, the FDA has > issued a botulism toxin warning; this time the product is 14.5 ounce cans of > French cut green beans manufactured by a Wisconsin food processor, sold > under a number of labels. > Exposure to botulism toxin can cause serious, life-threatening illness, > however, as of Aug. 1, the FDA had received no reports of botulism > associated with the suspect green beans. > > The manufacturer, Lakeside Foods Inc., of Manitowoc, said it has recalled > the green beans from store shelves. > > The recall covers green beans sold under these labels: Albertson's, Happy > Harvest, Best Choice, Food Club, Bogopa, Valu Time, Hill Country Fare, HEB, > Laura Lynn, Kroger, No Name, North Pride, Shop N Save, Shoppers Valu, > Schnucks, Cub Foods, Dierbergs, Flavorite, IGA, Best Choice, and Thrifty > Maid. > > The specific codes (found on the top line of the can) involved are: EAA5247, > EAA5257, EAA5267, EAA5277, EAB5247, EAB5257, ECA5207, ECA5217, ECA5227, > ECA5297, ECB5207, ECB5217, ECB5227, ECB5307. > > Consumers who have any of these products or any foods made with these > products should dispose of them immediately. If the code on an affected can > is missing or unreadable, consumers should throw the product out. > > Symptoms of botulism include double vision, blurred vision, slurred speech, > dry mouth, and muscle weakness that progresses from the upper body to lower > extremities. > > Botulism also may cause paralysis of the breathing muscles, which can result > in death unless assistance with breathing (mechanical ventilation) is > provided. Individuals who show these symptoms and who may have recently > eaten the product should seek immediate medical attention. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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