Botulism threat present in Salmon and Clam Chowder

SeaBear Firm of Anacortes, Washington is recalling two variations of seafood chowder (Smoked Salmon Chowder & Alehouse Clam Chowder), as a result of it has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which might trigger life- threatening sickness or dying. Shoppers are warned to not use the product even when it doesn’t look or scent spoiled.

Botulism, a probably deadly type of meals poisoning, could cause the next signs: normal weak spot, dizziness, double-vision and hassle with talking or swallowing. Problem in respiration, weak spot of different muscle groups, belly distension and constipation can also be widespread signs. Individuals experiencing these issues ought to search instant medical consideration.

The Smoked Salmon Chowder and Alehouse Clam Chowder have been distributed by way of bodily retail shops in Alaska, California, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington and direct dwelling supply through SeaBear’s web site (https://seabear.com/Exterior Hyperlink Disclaimer) nationwide between 10/1/2024 and 03/14/2025.

The recalled SeaBear Smokehouse chowder merchandise are shelf secure and packaged in a 12oz darkish blue pouch. The impacted lot codes are discovered on again of pouch.

No sicknesses have been reported so far.

SeaBear initiated a voluntary recall after they turned conscious of a pouch seal concern from a buyer grievance. Upon additional investigation, they recognized a mechanical concern with gear, which induced seals to not totally bond and made some pouches leak.