The following oysters and mussels, harvested from Subarea 15-4, are affected by this alert:
| Producer | Product | Size | Lot code | Harvest Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Fisheries Ltd. # 1906 |
Oyster N/Shell Royal Miyagi XS |
5 dozen | Albion Lot # 173668 and 173716 |
OCT03/10 |
| Albion Fisheries Ltd. # 1906 |
Oyster N/Shell Little Wing |
5 dozen | Albion Lot # 173667 | OCT03/10 |
| Aquatec Seafoods Ltd. | Mussels | Various | Landfile # 235011 | OCT04/10 |
| Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC DBA Fanny Bay Oysters | Gallow Mussles | Various | Landfile # 2405189 | OCT03/10 |
These products were distributed to various retail and institutional clients in British Columbia. Also, these products may 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.
There have been no reported cases of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP) associated with the consumption of these products.
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. Symptoms of PSPP 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.
The shellfish processors are voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
