Botulism Threat: Island Soups Company Recalls 6 Varieties of Soup

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Wednesday that six varities of soup produced by Island Soups Company, Inc. of Saint Albans, New York has been recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium which can cause life-threatening illness or death.

All of the soups were sold online.Here's the list of recalled soups:

• GUNGO PEAS SOUP, NET WT. 16OZ
• GUNGO PEAS SOUP NO MEAT, NET WT. 16OZ
• RED PEAS SOUP, NET WT. 16OZ
• RED PEAS SOUP NO MEAT, NET WT. 16OZ
• MANNISH WATER, NET WT. 16OZ
• FISH SOUP, NET WT. 16OZ

All products are coded BEST BEFORE dates July 2015 through June 2018

The FDA reports that Botulism 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. If you ate one of the recalled soups and are experiencing these problems you should seek immediate medical attention.

No illnesses have been reported as a result of eating the soup.

An FDA inspection of the company found no valid process schedules or process documentation to ensure that the soups products have been sufficiently processed to prevent Clostridium botulinum.

Consumers should segregate and destroy any of the identified products.

If you have the recalled soup, the FDA advises that you throw it away.

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