April 6, 2013: Certain St. Thomas brand Bottled Lobster may contain dangerous bacteria.

Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency are warning the public to avoid and not consume a certain brand of St. Thomas bottled Lobster as it may be contaminated with the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. Toxins produced by this bacteria can cause botulism which is a serious and a life-threatening illness. This product was distributed in New Brunswick and perhaps to other provinces as well.

    Products affected:
      St. Thomas Lobster: 285g (drained weight)
          - Codes on jar include: 13921, 14021, 19121, 20221, 20521 and 20822
          - UPC 0 81971 90072 8