Toronto, CANADA (Oct 11) - Toxic carrot juice manufactured by Bolthouse Farms, California had paralyzed two residents, Toronto Public Health confirmed.

The juices was contaminated with botulism and has been recalled from the shelves voluntarily by the manufacturer. Standing behind their products, the company spokesman said they believed the juices were not stored properly.

Considered a serious medical emergency, botulism can cause nausea, fatigue, paralysis and respiratory failure. In some cases, it can lead to death.

Botulism from food is rare but poisoning generally occurs from the use of improperly bottled or canned foods.

Editor's Note: Contaminated juices manufactured are already full of preservatives, some may not look or even smell like it has spoiled.

Thus, always choose freshly squeezed juice. If there's none, pick plain water instead.