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President's Choice brand hummus and dip products recalled due to a toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria

Issued May 28, 2015
What to do
Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where it was purchased. Food contaminated with Staphylococcus toxin may not look or smell spoiled. The toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria is not easily destroyed at normal cooking temperatures. Common symptoms of Staphylococcus poisoning are nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping and fever. In severe cases of illness, headache, muscle cramping and changes in blood pressure and pulse rate may occur. Learn more about the health risks Sign up for recall notifications by email or follow us on Twitter View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process