A California olive oil company is recalling thousands of jars of a cheese dip sold at Williams-Sonoma stores that could contain the bacteria that causes botulism, an often deadly food-borne illness. The recall covers 11.76-ounce jars of Olivier brand Parmesan & Asiago Dip With Garlic & Basil, from Olivier Olive Oil Products Inc. in St. Helena, Calif.
The jars were sold at Williams-Sonoma stores across the country, and also at two Olivier Napa Valley retail stores in California. The recall is for these lot codes, on the side of the jar without a label: OPA 34171, OPA 23471, OAP 17271, OAP 17671, OAP 36061, OAP 36161 and OPA 33961. Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin advises consumers not to eat the product even if it doesn't look or smell spoiled. The dip could be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum bacteria. No cases of illness have been reported.
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