Botulism report concerns dept
PA Wellington The Health Department yesterday warned anyone with imported garlic-and-oil mixes to throw them away after reports from the United States of such mixes causing botulism, a deadly form of food poisoning. The United States Food and Drug Administration has asked companies to stop manufacturing garlic-and-oil mixes that need refrigeration because of the risk of botulism poisoning. They also warned people with commercial or home-made mixes to discard them. The F.D.A. said that to be safe, garlic-and-oil products should contain additional ingredients —
specific levels of inhibitors or acidifying agents such as phosphoric or citric acid.
Most garlic products did not contain these additives, and the agency was concerned that many consumers and retailers might consider such products to be non-perishable and not keep them adequately refrigerated. The Health Department’s health protection programme assistant manager, Mr Len Weldon, said it would be wise for anyone with imported garlic-and-oil mixes to discard them in light of the United States reports.
He was not aware of this type of product being available on the New Zealand market but would be checking this.
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