San Clemente's VR Green Farms Recall: Possible Botulism Contamination

From the Orange County Health Agency:

San Clemente-based VR Green Farms is voluntarily recalling some of its jarred food products due to possible contamination with Clostridium botulinum (botulism).

The VR Green Farms products subject to recall include:

Pine Nut Basil Pesto

Pickled Farm Mix

Old World Tomato Sauce

Sundried Tomatoes in Olive Oil

Tuscan Grilling Sauce

Pasta Sauce

These food products were sold under the VR Green Farms label and packaged in Mason-style glass jars with screw-on metal lids. The product labels do not include any coding or “use by” dates. The products were sold at the VR Green Farms stand at 200 Avenida La Pata in San Clemente and via the Internet to consumers throughout the United States. Photographs can be found on Recalled Products Page.

VR Green Farms is located at 200 Avenida La Pata, San Clemente,

Consumers who have any of these products or any foods made with these products should discard them immediately. Double bag the cans in plastic bags and place in a trash receptacle for non-recyclable trash. Wear gloves when handling these products or wash your hands with soap and running water.

Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic illness caused by a nerve toxin that is produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The initial symptoms frequently experienced are double or blurred vision, drooping eyelids, and dry or sore throat. Persons who have consumed these products but are not ill do not need treatment but should discard the products immediately. Consumers experiencing any ill effects after consuming these products should consult their health care provider.

Consumers who observe the product being offered for sale should report the activity to the California Department of Public Health at (800) 495-3232.