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Foods produced by Lock Stock and Barrel Ranch, of Onaway, are being recalled due to the potential for botulism, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development officials say.

(MDARD)

LANSING, MI - Consumers who have purchased products from an Onaway food producer are being advised to throw the items away due to concerns of botulism.

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development on Friday, Dec. 11, issued a warning stating Lock Stock and Barrel Ranch products were manufactured without the required controls for the safe production of processed foods.

Lock Stock and Barrel Ranch makes jams, salsa, pickled products, soup mixes and other items.

No illnesses have been identified at this time. The potential problem was discovered during a routine food safety inspection.

The products under recall were sold in glass jars ranging from 8 ounces to 32 ounces at Lock Stock and Barrel Ranch's general store, 20420 State St., in Onaway. The items were also sold at farm markets in Rogers City, Posen, Indian River and Gaylord.

The following products are under recall:

* Beef Vegetable Soup

* Tomato Basil Soup

* Bacon Cauliflower Soup

* Mama Splans Medium Salsa

* Mama Splans Hot Salsa

* Sweet Salsa

* Tomatillo Salsa

* Mango Salsa

* Peach Salsa

* Dilly Beans

* Pickled Beets

* Pickled Carrots

* Pickled Mushrooms

* Pickled Asparagus

* Pickled Cauliflower

* Pickled Garlic

* Bread & Butter Pickles

* Sweet & Hot Pickles

* Dill Pickles

* Dill Relish

* Bloody Mary Mix

* Spaghetti Sauce

Consumers who have any of the listed products or foods made with those products should throw them away. State officials suggest double-bagging the items in plastic bags that are tightly closed and placing them in a trash can outside the home.

Acidifed and low-acid foods pose a serious risk of botulism if pH and other critical factors are not carefully controlled during processing to prevent the growth of Clostridium botulinum, according to the state.

Botulism is a potentially fatal form of food poisoning. Common symptoms include weakness, dizziness, double vision and trouble speaking or swallowing. Difficulty breathing, muscle weakness, abdominal distension and constipation may also be common symptoms.

Young and elderly people are the most susceptible to food-borne illnesses. Consumers with health concerns about consumption of Lock Stock and Barrel Ranch products should contact their health care provider.

Those with questions may also contact MDARD at 1-800-292-3939.