Food recall warning

Various brands of organic cheeses recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

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Summary

Product
Various organic cheeses
Issue
Food - Microbial contamination - Listeria
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products

Distribution
National

Affected products

Brand

Product

Size

UPC

Codes

Farm Boy

Organic Swiss Cheese

190 g

8 08912 02276 5

BB: 2027 JL 30
243E

Farm Boy

Organic Medium Cheddar Cheese

200 g

8 08912 02279 6

BB: 2027 JL 30
811D

Farm Boy

Organic Old Cheddar Cheese

200 g

8 08912 02278 9

BB: 2027 JL 30
562D

Farm Boy

Organic Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese

200 g

8 08912 01237 7

BB: 2027 JL 30
G6D

Farm Boy

Organic 3 Year Old Cheddar Cheese

195 g

8 08912 01236 0

BB: 2027 JL 30
392Z

Life Smart

Organic Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese

200 g

0 59749 99105 6

BB: 2027 MR 30
401E

L'Ancêtre

Organic Swiss Cheese

200 g

7 78177 49960 5

BB: 2027 JL 30
243E

L'Ancêtre

Organic Cheddar Cheese - Shredded Old

2 kg

7 78177 82933 4

S146E
BB: 2026 DE 04

L'Ancêtre

Organic Mozza - Cheddar Shredded Cheese Blend

200 g

7 78177 49950 6

S150E
BB: 2026 DE 11; BB: 2027 JA 17

L'Ancêtre

Organic Mozzarella Cheese - Shredded Partially Skimmed

1 kg

7 78177 82938 9

S161E
BB: 2026 DE 25

L'Ancêtre

Organic Swiss Cheese - Shredded

1 kg

7 78177 82960 0

S164E
BB: 2026 DE 25

L'Ancêtre

Organic Cheddar Cheese - Shredded Medium

2 kg

7 78177 85132 8

S177E
BB: 2027 JA 24

Issue

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were 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.

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Additional information

Background

This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

What is being done

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Food recall warning
Category
Food - Dairy
Companies

Recalling firm: Fromagerie L'Ancêtre Inc.

Published by
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Audience
General public
Distribution
National
Recall class
Class 1
Identification number
RA-82779
Canadian Food Inspection Agency ID
17605
Media and public enquiries

Company information

Fromagerie L'Ancêtre Inc.
Email: info@fromagerieancetre.com 

Public enquiries

Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: information@inspection.gc.ca

Media relations

Telephone: 613-773-6600
Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca

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