HardyWares Preserves recalls relish due to botulism risk

OTTAWA – A brand of relish is being recalled after tests indicated it could contain a bacteria that causes botulism.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says HardyWares Preserves is recalling its mustard relish because it may be contaminated with the dangerous bacteria.

The agency says it was distributed in Nova Scotia and should be thrown out or returned to the store where it was bought.

The product was packaged last Dec. 3, but there have been no reported illnesses linked to the relish.

The agency says food contaminated with the clostridium botulinum toxin may not look or smell spoiled, but can still cause illness.

Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, fatigue and dizziness, and can be fatal.