In Ottawa, Canada, the CFIA has issued a health alert for certain ready-to-eat refrigerated fish products. The alert was issued in cooperation with the products’ manufacturer, Mannarich Food Incorporated.

The affected products have been processed, are vacuum-packed and refrigerated. However, the CFIA has reason to believe that these seafood products are contaminated with the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. These types of bacteria normally reside in the guts of fish and are considered harmful to human health. Food poisoning caused by this kind of bacteria is called Botulism.

The following specified fish products are affected by the alert:

Cuttlefish balls sold in 180-gram packs and having a UPC code of 068636020304

Fish balls sold in 180-gram packs and having a UPC code of 068636030402

Fish balls (fried) sold in 160-gram packs and having a UPC code of 068636030501

Fish balls (shrimp-flavored) sold in 180-gram packs and having a UPC code of 068636020106

Fish slices (fried shrimp-flavored) sold in 160-gram packs and having a UPC code 068636020205

Fish balls w/Dace sold in 180-gram packs and having a UPC code of 068636030105

Fish balls w/Tofu sold in 170-gram packs and having a UPC code of 068636005103

Fish Bar (fried) sold in 160-gram packs and having a UPC code of 068636005103

The above products are sold by Mannarich Food, Inc. There are also ready-to-eat fish products included in the alert which have been sold under label “Ocean Chinese Food Products.” All ready-to-eat seafood products sold under these brands have been distributed all throughout the country. Mannarich Foods has already announced a recall for the products and the CFIA is monitoring the recall. Consumers who want to know the complete list of affected products or want more information about the recall can email Mannarich Foods at info@mannarich.com. They may also call CFIA’s hotline at 1-800-442-2342.