Food recall warning

European Butcher brand back bacon recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Brand(s)
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Summary

Product
Back bacon
Issue
Food - Microbial contamination - Listeria
What to do

Do not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products

Distribution
Ontario

Affected products

Brand

Product

Size

UPC

Codes

European Butcher

Canadian back bacon half

Variable

Starting with 0 215096

Batch #177

European Butcher

Canadian back bacon chuncks

Variable

Starting with 0 200386

Batch #177

European Butcher

Canadian back bacon sliced

Variable

Starting with 0 200029

Batch #177

Issue

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

What you should do

  • If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
  • Check to see if you have recalled products
  • Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
  • Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location 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.

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Additional information

Background

This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency test results.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

What is being done

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.

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

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Food recall warning
Category
Food - Meat and poultry - Processed
Companies

Recalling firm:  Pavao Meats & Deli Ltd. / European Butcher 

Published by
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Audience
General public
Retail
Distribution
Ontario
Recall class
Class 1
Identification number
RA-75941
Canadian Food Inspection Agency ID
16136
Media and public enquiries

Public enquiries

Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)

Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)

Email: information@inspection.gc.ca

Media relations

Telephone: 613-773-6600

Email: cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca

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