Baby Food Being Recalled for Presence of Potentially Dangerous Bacteria

Parents who have purchased a specific type of PC Organics brand baby food are being asked to dispose of or return the product to store because it may cause botulism.

The PC Organics brand apple, blueberry and green pea strained baby food is being recalled from the marketplace by Loblaw in light of the safety concerns. The specific product to look out for is 128 ml and has a UPC code that reads 0 60383 06292 7.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency warns that 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.

If your baby has consumed this product and appears ill, call your doctor.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with this product at this time.