Olivier brand Parmesan & Asiago Dip with Garlic & Basil
The dip Olivier Parmesan & Asiago With Garlic & Basil has recalled as of this date, February 5th. it has been recalled due to the possibility of contamination with Clostridium botulinum. This product is made by Olivier Olive Oil Products, Inc. of St. Helena, California and has been voluntarily recalled by the manufacturer.
Clostridium botulinum is potentially life threatening illness and as such should be treated seriously.
Further information can be found at the links below. A photo of the product is included to help consumers identify the product in question.
FDA Recall Alert - Olivier Brand Parmesan & Asiago Dip with Garlic & Basil
Potential Botulism in Canned Green Beans
The FDA is warning consumers that canned green beans manufactured by New Era Canning Company (MI) and distributed under the label of “GFS Fancy Blue Lake Cut Green Beans,” may be found to contain C. botulinum, better known as botulism.
The canned cut green beans were distributed to retailers, restaurants and foodservice institutions by Gordon Food Service, Grand Rapids, Mich., with lot code 19H7FL and UPC code 93901 11873, in large institutional-sized, 6 pound 5 ounce (#10) cans. The green beans were distributed to food service customers in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia and sold through GFS Marketplace stores in Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. There is no evidence of primary distribution outside the United States.
FDA
New Era has voluntarily recalled 171 cases of the green beans and the FDA, along with the Michigan Department of Agriculture, is investigating whether any other sources may be involved in the contamination.
FDA Warns About Potential for Botulism in Canned Green Beans