Certain Sandwiches recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Starting date:: October 1, 2019
Type of communication:: Recall
Alert sub-type:: Updated Food Recall Warning
Subcategory:: Microbiological - Listeria
Hazard classification:: Class 1
Source of recall:: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:: A Bis Gourmet
Distribution:: Ontario
Extent of the product distribution:: Retail
CFIA reference number:: 13289

Last updated:
2019-11-04

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Advisory details

Ottawa, October 1, 2019 - The food recall warning issued on September 30, 2019 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.

A Bis Gourmet is recalling certain sandwiches from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination of the diced chicken used to make these products. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store 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.

Who is affected

Imported diced chicken used in these products has been associated with an outbreak investigation, however, at this time, there have been no confirmed illnesses associated with the products identified in this Food Recall Warning.

Background

This recall was triggered by CFIA's surveillance activities following an investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

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

Affected products

Affected products
Brand name	Common name	Size	Code(s) on product	UPC
ONroute	Chicken Salad Wedge Sandwich White Bread	165 g	Best Before Dates 30 SE 19 – 03 OC 19	6 67648 00291 1
A Bis Gourmet	Chicken Salad Italian Bun	239 g	Best Before Dates 30 SE 19 – 03 OC 19	6 67648 00057 3
ONroute	Chicken Salad Rolled Pita	270 g	Best Before Dates 30 SE 19 – 03 OC 19	6 67648 00001 6
ONroute	Chicken Salad Wedge Sandwich Whole Wheat Bread	165 g	Best Before Dates 30 SE 19 – 03 OC 19	6 67648 00312 3
A Bis Gourmet	Chicken Salad	294 g	Best Before Dates 30 SE 19 – 03 OC 19	6 67648 00119 8
Timothy's	Madras Chicken Salad Whole Wheat Pocket	218 g	Best Before Dates 30 SE 19 – 03 OC 19	None