Village brand cheddar cheese recalled from Canadian markets after reports of illness – National | 24CA News

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a recall for Le Fromage au Village model le Cru du Clocher uncooked milk cheddar cheese as a result of a Listeria monocytogenes contamination that has led to some individuals getting sick.

In a security alert on Saturday, the company stated there have been reported instances of sickness amongst Canadians who consumed the product however didn’t state what number of had been affected. More “lab testing is underway to confirm the link,” they stated.

According to CFIA, Listeria monocytogenes might not look or odor spoiled however can nonetheless make an individual sick.

“Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness,” the CFIA states.

Those who’re notably in danger are pregnant girls, the aged, and folks with weakened immune techniques.

“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,” the company cautioned.

According to the CFIA, the recalled merchandise had been bought in Ontario and Quebec markets, in addition to on-line. They might have additionally been distributed in different provinces and territories, the company stated.

The recall was triggered by CFIA findings throughout an investigation right into a foodborne sickness outbreak.

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The recalled merchandise are available numerous sizes, however one, particularly, has the UPC code 6 73536 00051 8, the alert stated.

“Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products,” the CFIA stated.

Canadians are additionally being requested to throw out the recalled product or return it to the situation the place it was bought.

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