Consumers are being warned not to eat certain Finest at Sea Ocean Products because they could potentially grow Clostridium botulinum, which can cause foodborne botulism - a rare but potentially life-threatening bacterial illness.

Vancouver Coastal Health has said that four different varieties of seafood products sold under the brand name ‘Bruno’s Best’ at two locations in Granville Island, Vancouver, B.C., have been recalled, following an inspection that found that these products were not processed using a validated method consistent with food safety standards.

The products were sold between 1 June and 7 October 2014. Customers are being advised to either throw the products out or return them to either of the stores.

The organisation said that the retailer has stopped selling the items and is fully cooperating.

Food contaminated with the Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled, but when ingested can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dry throat, respiratory failure or paralysis. Most people with botulism develop symptoms 12 to 36 hours after consuming contaminated food. Foodborne botulism poisoning is extremely rare and no illnesses associated with the consumption of the recalled products have been reported.

The products affected (sold in various weights), are Bruno’s Best House Smoked BC Sardines, Bruno’s Best House Smoked Pacific Oysters, Bruno’s Best BC Octopus Conserva, and Bruno’s Best Tuna Confit.

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