Ottawa, February 14, 2019 - Vivi and Tom Baby Food is recalling various baby and toddler foods from the marketplace because they may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below. All products were distributed in Ontario.
Affected Products
- Vivi & Tom Beef Meatballs - All product sold from November 22, 2018 to February 14, 2019, inclusive.
- Vivi & Tom Broccoli, Potato & Basil Purée - All product sold from November 22, 2018 to February 14, 2019, inclusive.
- Vivi & Tom Beef & Squash Purée - All product sold from November 22, 2018 to February 14, 2019, inclusive.
- Vivi & Tom Salmon & Mango Purée - All product sold from November 22, 2018 to February 14, 2019, inclusive.
- Vivi & Tom Chicken & Parsnip Purée - All product sold from November 22, 2018 to February 14, 2019, inclusive.
- Vivi & Tom Liver & Pear Purée - All product sold from November 22, 2018 to February 14, 2019, inclusive.
- Vivi & Tom Sweet Potato Applesauce - All product sold from November 22, 2018 to February 14, 2019, inclusive.
- Vivi & Tom Fish Cakes - All product sold from November 22, 2018 to February 14, 2019, inclusive.
- Vivi & Tom Chicken Meatballs - All product sold from November 22, 2018 to February 14, 2019, inclusive.
- Vivi & Tom Carrot, Peach & Apricot Purée - All product sold from November 22, 2018 to February 14, 2019, inclusive.
- Vivi & Tom Squash Bites - All product sold from November 22, 2018 to February 14, 2019, inclusive.
If you purchased this product
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick.
Symptoms of Clostridium Botulinum
Symptoms in adults:
- Facial paralysis or loss of facial expression
- Unreactive or fixed pupils
- Difficulty swallowing
- Drooping eyelids
- Blurred or double vision
- Difficulty speaking or including slurred speech, and a change in sound of voice, including hoarseness.
Symptoms in children:
- Difficulty swallowing
- Slurred speech
- Generalized weakness and paralysis.
In all cases, botulism does not cause a fever. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
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