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Seabear Company recalls clam, salmon chowders over possible botulism contamination

Seabear Company recalls clam, salmon chowders over possible botulism contamination Show Caption Hide Caption Tips to help manage food recalls and prevent foodborne illnesses About 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 people die each year from preventable foodborne illnesses. Payton, USA TODAY A recall of clam and salmon chowder was announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration over the weekend due to a potential botulism contamination. The recall was announced by the FDA on Saturday for Seabear Company's Smoked Salmon Chowder and Alehouse Clam Chowder. The recall notice says these products were sold in stores primarily on the West Coast, in Alaska, California, Colorado, Oregon and Washington state. The recalled products were also sold nationally through the company's website. The FDA says the products were sold between Oct. 10, 2024 and March 14, 2025. The chowder products recalled are 'shelf stable' and are packaged in a 12oz dark blue pouch. These products were recalled over a potentially fatal form of food poisoning called botulism, but the FDA says that no illnesses have been reported. Here's what you need to know. What is botulism? According to the FDA, botulism, or clostridium botulinum, is a type of food poisoning that can be potentially fatal to people if they consume products contaminated with the bacteria. Symptoms of botulism include: General weakness Dizziness Double-vision Trouble with speaking or swallowing Other common symptoms of botulism include: Difficulty breathing Weakness of other muscles Abdominal distension Constipation What products were recalled? The following UPC's have been recalled by the FDA and the Seabear Company: Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.