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10-06-2006, 11:46 PM
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Saw this a few days ago, haven't seen it posted.
Carrot Juice Recall
7:20 PM Oct 3, 2006
Bolthouse Farms is voluntarily recalling bottles of one hundred percent carrot juice.
FDA officials say carrot juice has the potential, if left un-refrigerated, to develop botulism, which can be life-threatening.
The bottles come in one liter and 450 milliliter sizes and have use dates up to, and including, the eleventh of November, 2006.
So far, four people in Georgia and Florida have reported illness.
100% Carrot Juice is distributed to all 50 states, Mexico & Canada through retail stores, and is labeled as follows:
"Bolthouse Farms 100% Carrot Juice", sold in both 1 liter and 450 milliliter sizes
"Earthbound Farm Organic Carrot Juice", sold in both 1 liter and 450 milliliter sizes
"President's Choice Organics 100% Pure Carrot Juice" sold in both 1 liter and 450 milliliter sizes.
Use by dates up to and including 11Nov06 are subject to this recall
To date, four people have become ill after consuming what were most likely improperly refrigerated bottles of carrot juice. The incidents involved one liter bottle of carrot juice with a use by date of 18SEP06, and one 450 milliliter bottle of carrot juice with a use by date of 19SEP06. These incidents were reported in Georgia and Florida.
Carrot juice, like other low acid products, must be kept refrigerated to ensure product safety. Properly refrigerated carrot juice poses no risk to consumer health. However, all fresh carrot juice (regardless of manufacturer or brand) has the potential to harbor Botulism if improperly refrigerated or exposed to elevated temperatures for extended periods of time.
Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.
Consumers or retailers who feel the temperature control of their carrot juice may have been compromised are encouraged not to consume the product. If there is any question as to the refrigeration state of any carrot juice product, consumers and retailers are advised to discard the product.
In a release, Bolthouse Farms says that, In light of recent concerns regarding potential risk associated with consumer mishandling of carrot juice, Bolthouse will immediately undertake the industry leading step of modifying its processing to mitigate the potential risk associated with consumer temperature abuse of carrot juice.
Consumers who have concerns or questions about juice safety are encouraged to call the FDA at 1-800-SAFEFOOD, or Wm. Bolthouse Farms at (661) 366-7205.
Links referenced within this article
Find this article at:
http://www.volunteertv.com/consumer/headlines/4299522.html
Saw this a few days ago, haven't seen it posted.
Carrot Juice Recall
7:20 PM Oct 3, 2006
Bolthouse Farms is voluntarily recalling bottles of one hundred percent carrot juice.
FDA officials say carrot juice has the potential, if left un-refrigerated, to develop botulism, which can be life-threatening.
The bottles come in one liter and 450 milliliter sizes and have use dates up to, and including, the eleventh of November, 2006.
So far, four people in Georgia and Florida have reported illness.
100% Carrot Juice is distributed to all 50 states, Mexico & Canada through retail stores, and is labeled as follows:
"Bolthouse Farms 100% Carrot Juice", sold in both 1 liter and 450 milliliter sizes
"Earthbound Farm Organic Carrot Juice", sold in both 1 liter and 450 milliliter sizes
"President's Choice Organics 100% Pure Carrot Juice" sold in both 1 liter and 450 milliliter sizes.
Use by dates up to and including 11Nov06 are subject to this recall
To date, four people have become ill after consuming what were most likely improperly refrigerated bottles of carrot juice. The incidents involved one liter bottle of carrot juice with a use by date of 18SEP06, and one 450 milliliter bottle of carrot juice with a use by date of 19SEP06. These incidents were reported in Georgia and Florida.
Carrot juice, like other low acid products, must be kept refrigerated to ensure product safety. Properly refrigerated carrot juice poses no risk to consumer health. However, all fresh carrot juice (regardless of manufacturer or brand) has the potential to harbor Botulism if improperly refrigerated or exposed to elevated temperatures for extended periods of time.
Botulism, a potentially fatal form of food poisoning, can cause the following symptoms: general weakness, dizziness, double-vision and trouble with speaking or swallowing. Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms. People experiencing these problems should seek immediate medical attention.
Consumers or retailers who feel the temperature control of their carrot juice may have been compromised are encouraged not to consume the product. If there is any question as to the refrigeration state of any carrot juice product, consumers and retailers are advised to discard the product.
In a release, Bolthouse Farms says that, In light of recent concerns regarding potential risk associated with consumer mishandling of carrot juice, Bolthouse will immediately undertake the industry leading step of modifying its processing to mitigate the potential risk associated with consumer temperature abuse of carrot juice.
Consumers who have concerns or questions about juice safety are encouraged to call the FDA at 1-800-SAFEFOOD, or Wm. Bolthouse Farms at (661) 366-7205.
Links referenced within this article
Find this article at:
http://www.volunteertv.com/consumer/headlines/4299522.html