New FDA warning for carrot juice
October 4th, 2006
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning not to drink Bolthouse Farms Carrot Juice. The batch in question comes in the 450-ml carton of one liter plastic bottles. It has “Best if Used by” dates of Nov 11 or earlier.
This particular brand of carrot juice has been linked to botulism.
If you have this product in your home, throw it away or return to the store you purchased it from.
The Bolthouse Farms Carrot juice is the only brand that has been linked to the botulism, according to the FDA. Any other brands of carrot juice should be safe to consume.
Symptoms of botulism can include: Double -vision, droopy eyelids, altered voice, trouble with speaking or swallowing, and paralysis on both sides of the body that progresses from the neck down.
Anyone with the symptoms should seek medical attention right away.
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