May 29, 2024
Illness outbreak triggers recall of soft, semi-soft surface-ripened cheeses  | Globalnews.ca

Illness outbreak triggers recall of soft, semi-soft surface-ripened cheeses | Globalnews.ca

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Le Fromage au Village and La Vache a Maillotte brand soft and semi-soft surface-ripened cheese due to possible Listeria contamination.

The affected products distributed by Le Fromage au Village Inc. include Angelus, Le Casimir, Le Cendre de Notre-Dame and Melo-Dieux cheeses, which were sold in 150g, 200g and 275g packages.

The cheeses were sold in Ontario, Quebec and online, and may have been distributed nationally.

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The recall was triggered by a food-borne illness outbreak, and the CFIA is investigating to confirm a link between the reported cases and the products.

Food contaminated with Listeria may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick.

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Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness.


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