Recall of Plum Organics Product

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/booster_shots/2009/10/baby-food-botulism-recall-.html

Plum Organic's 4.22 ounce apple and carrot portable pouch baby food has been recalled due to the risk of potential contamination with clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism - a serious condition which can be life threatening. 

The product has a best-by date of May 21, 2010 and UPC code is 890180001221. It was sold at Toys "R" Us and Babies "R" Us stores. No illnesses have been reported. 

The onset of symptoms in foodborne botulism is usually 18-36 hours after ingestion of food containing the toxin although cases have varied from 4 hours to 8 days. Early signs of intoxication consist of marked lassitude, weakness and vertigo, double vision and progressive difficulty speaking and swallowing. Difficulty breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distention and constipation may also be common symptoms. 

The incidence of the disease is low, but the mortality rate is high if not treated immediately and properly.