CERTAIN BOS BRAND REFRIGERATED VACUUM PACKED SMOKED FISH PRODUCTS WITHOUT BEST BEFORE DATES MAY CONTAIN DANGEROUS BACTERIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Bos Smoked Fish Inc. are warning the public not to consume certain Bos brand refrigerated vacuum packed smoked fish products without Best Before dates, described in the press release (follow link), because the products may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. Toxins produced by this bacteria may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness. All Bos brand smoked vacuum packed fish products, sold refrigerated in various weight packages without a Best Before Date, are affected by the alert. This includes all species and flavours of the Bos brand smoked vacuum packed fish products with "Keep Refrigerated" on the package. These products have been distributed in Ontario. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.