Tag: birtch farms and estate winery brand pumpkin butter

The manufacturer, Birtch Farms and Estate Winery (in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada), is warning the public not to consume the Birtch Farms and Estate Winery brand Pumpkin Butter because it may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum bacteria. Toxins produced by these bacteria may cause botulism, a life-threatening illness: When diagnosed early, botulism can be treated with…