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Botulism risk prompts recall of jars of Halifax-produced mushroom soup

Recalled mushroom soup from Verano Food Purveyors.
Recalled mushroom soup from Verano Food Purveyors. Canadian Food Inspection Agency

A mushroom soup that’s sold in Nova Scotia has been recalled due to the risk of botulism.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) says Verano Food Purveyors mushroom soup is being pulled from the shelves because during routine testing it was found the soup “may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum,” the bacteria that causes botulism.

The soup affected, sold in 500 ml and one-litre glass jars, has a best before date of July 19 written on the bottom of the jars.

Recalled mushroom soup from Verano Food Purveyors. Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalled jars of soup should be thrown out or returned to the store it was purchased from.

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There have been no cases of botulism reported in relation to these recalled products. Botulism can cause serious illness or even death.

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Verano Food Purveyors is located on Hollis Street in Halifax.

Recalled mushroom soup from Verano Food Purveyors.
Recalled mushroom soup from Verano Food Purveyors. Canadian Food Inspection Agency

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