Little Neck Clams that are the subject of a Canadian Food Inspection Agency recall.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency warns most shellfish were shipped to restaurants
Alberta and British Columbia consumers should be on the lookout for raw shellfish products the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says may contain paralytic shellfish toxins.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says most of the affected clams were shipped to restaurants in BC and Alberta.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says raw shellfish products harvested on August 13 from an area in Effingham Inlet and Useless Inlet in British Columbia are are the subject of the alert (see chart below for full list).
The shellfish products were primarily distributed to wholesalers and institutional clients such as restaurants. However, the affected shellfish products may also have been sold in smaller quantities at some retail seafood counters.
Consumers who are unsure whether they have the affected products are advised to check with their retailer or supplier.
These products have been distributed in Alberta and British Columbia. However, they may have been distributed in other provinces and territories, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.
There have been no reported cases of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning associated with the consumption of these products, say inspectors. Symptoms of PSP include tingling and numbness of the lips, tongue, hands and feet, and difficulty swallowing. In severe situations, this can proceed to difficulty walking, muscle paralysis, respiratory paralysis and death in as quickly as 12 hours.
Paralytic shellfish toxins are a group of natural toxins that sometimes accumulate in bivalve shellfish that include oysters, clams, scallops, mussels and cockles. Non-bivalve shellfish, such as whelks, can also accumulate PSP toxins. These toxins can cause PSP if consumed.
The shellfish processors are voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
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Processor Product Size Lot code
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Albion Fisheries Ltd., Oyster N/Shell
Richmond Effingham XSM 5 dozen 14130
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Albion Fisheries Ltd., Oyster N/Shell Pac
Richmond Rim Petite 5 dozen 14130
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Albion Fisheries Ltd.,
Richmond Clam N/Shell Manila 5 lb 14137
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Pacific Rim Shellfish
(2003) Corporation, Pacific Rim Petite
Vancouver Oysters Various 13081401
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Pacific Rim Shellfish
(2003) Corporation,
Vancouver Manila Clams Various 13081403
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Pacific Rim Shellfish
(2003) Corporation,
Vancouver v Little Neck Clams 20 lb 13081402
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Clear Bay Fisheries Inc., Petite Oysters in
Richmond Shell 5 dozen 11931
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Clear Bay Fisheries Inc.,
Richmond Oysters in Shell 5 dozen 11931
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