Two brands of gorgonzola truffle cheese are being recalled in Canada because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
The recall follows testing by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Consumers are urged to check their homes for the recalled cheese and throw it out if they have it on hand.
The following label information can help consumers determine whether they have the recalled cheese:
| All units sold at Le Grand Fromage 672E 2nd Ave, Box 1614 Fernie BC, from December 12 to 24, 2023, inclusively. All units sold at Le Grand Fromage 320 Vernon St. Unit 1, Nelson BC, from December 12 to 24, 2023 inclusively |
Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
| Le Grand Fromage | Gorgonzola Truffle Italian Cheese | Variable | Starting with 0200250 | All units sold at Le Grand Fromage 672E 2nd Ave, Box 1614 Fernie BC, from December 12 to 24, 2023 inclusively. All units sold at Le Grand Fromage 320 Vernon St. Unit 1, Nelson BC, from December 12 to 24, 2023 inclusively |
| Springbank Cheese Co. | Gorgonzola Truffle Cheese | Variable | Starting with 0 202945 | All units sold at Springbank Cheese Co. 7422 Crowfoot Rd NW, Calgary AB, from December 4 to 24, 2023 inclusively. All units sold at Springbank Cheese Co. 10816 Macleod Trail Unit 304, Calgary AB, from December 4 to 24, 2023 inclusively. |
About Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause severe and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any recalled product and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about possible Listeria exposure.
Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop.
Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses.
Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, and other complications. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
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