Recall issued for salami sold at Halifax's Historic Farmers' Market

Caraway-pepper salami made by Webbersfood Ltd. has been recalled due the potential presence of the bacteria that can cause botulism, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says.

Webbersfood Ltd. is recalling the caraway-pepper salami because it may permit the growth of Clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism.

The salami was sold unlabelled at the Historic Farmers' Market located at Brewery Square in Halifax on April 9, 2016.

The food inspection agency said the salami should be thrown out or returned to where it was purchased.

Health risks

Food contaminated with Clostridium botulinum may not look or smell spoiled, but it can still make people sick.

Symptoms of can include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, dizziness, blurred or double vision, dry mouth, respiratory failure and paralysis. In severe cases a person could die.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recommends anyone who believes they may have become ill from eating the salami to contact their doctor.

So far there have been no reported illnesses associated with this product.

This recall was triggered by test results while the food inspection agency was conducting a food safety investigation.