PEOPLE in the Isle of Man have been advised not to consume Loyd Grossman korma sauce after two children in Scotland fell ill with botulism poisoning after eating it.

The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture has reiterated the warnings issued across the United Kingdom over the weekend.

One jar from a particular batch of the sauce is known to have been contaminated with the bacteria Clostridium Botulinum which causes botulism.

The affected batch is made up of 350g jars which have a best before date of February 2012 and the batch code – 1218R 07:21.

No other batches of the product are thought to be affected.

Botulism is rare in the UK and the Isle of Man. It attacks the nervous system and can affect people of any age. The infection is not contagious.

Symptoms of food-born botulism typically begin between 12 and 26 hours after ingestion of contaminated food and include blurred vision, difficulty swallowing and difficulty speaking. These are then followed by general muscle weakness.

Anti-toxins have proved effective in treating the condition although full recovery can take several months.

Anyone who has consumed the Loyd Grossman product and is concerned about the symptoms above should seek urgent medical advice.

Members of the public who have a jar of the sauce from the affected batch can get a refund by contacting the consumer helpline on 0800 3898548.