Cheese Distributed in Ontario and Quebec Recalled for Potential Listeria

A cheese recall issued on June 24, 2014, was updated Tuesday to include an additional product. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Unicer Foods Ltd. is recalling “Queijo de Mistura” Cheese, a product of Portugal, from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

The following product has been distributed in Ontario. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Recalled product

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Extra	“Queijo de Mistura” A combination of cow’s, sheep’s and goat’s milk	Variable	None	Lot: 02EGMUAUMT Production: 14/05/14

Some product packages may not bear a code. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected product are advised to contact their retailer.

The cheese previously recalled by Unicer Foods on June 24 was “Queijo de Vaca” whole cow’s milk cheese in variable sizes with Best Before: 14/10/14, Lot: 14BPMTAUMT, Production: 14/05/14, and distributed in Ontario and Quebec.

What you should do

Check to see if you have recalled product in your home. Recalled product should be thrown out or returned to the store where it was purchased.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Learn more about the health risks at: http://ift.tt/1qIMEWG

Background

This recall was triggered by the CFIA inspection activities. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace.

More information

• Unicer Foods Ltd.: (416) 766-9535


• CFIA: http://ift.tt/1n67hGp

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