Certain Le Canotier De L'isle Cheese may contain Listeria monocytogenes

Starting date:

September 13, 2013

Type of communication:

Recall

Alert sub-type:

Health Hazard Alert

Subcategory:

Microbiological - Listeria

Hazard classification:

Class 1

Source of recall:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalling firm:

Société coopérative agricole de l’Île-aux-Grues

Distribution:

Quebec

Extent of the product distribution:

Retail

CFIA reference number:

8321

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Advisory details

Ottawa, September 13, 2013 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Société coopérative agricole de l'Île-aux-Grues are warning the public not to consume the Le Canotier de l'Isle cheese described below because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Also affected by this alert is the above product which may have been sold in smaller packages, cut and wrapped by some retailers. Consumers are advised to contact the retailer to determine if they have the affected product.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

The manufacturer, Société coopérative agricole de l'Île-aux-Grues, L'Île-aux-Grues, Quebec, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

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Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations

613-773-6600