New York Consumers Warned Boiled Horse Mackerel May Pose Botulism Risk
Consumers in New York who purchased Boiled Horse Mackerel sold by Bao Ding Seafood of New York City have been warned not to consume the product. The Boiled Horse Mackerel is being recalled because of a potential botulism risk. Anyone who has this product should return it to the place of purchase.
The potential botulism problem was discovered by the New York State Dept. of Agriculture and Market food inspector during a routine inspection. Subsequent analysis of the product by food lab personnel confirmed the fish was not eviscerated prior to processing.
The Boiled Horse Mackerel subject to this recall is packaged in a vacuum packed plastic bag, net weight 450g.
Botulism poisoning can cause paralysis of the breathing muscles, which can lead to death without treatment and respiratory ventilation in about eight percent of cases. Botulism symptoms can include double or blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, and muscle weakness that starts at the shoulders and moves progressively down the body. Anyone exhibiting botulism symptom should seek immediate medical attention.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
