Food recall warning

Jean Perrin brand Morbier (cheese) recalled due to pathogenic E.coli

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Last updated

Summary

Product
Morbier (cheese)
Issue
Food - Microbial contamination - E. Coli - other pathogenic
What to do

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

Distribution
British Columbia

Affected products

Brand

Prouct

Size

UPC

Codes

Additional Information

Jean Perrin

Morbier AOP (cheese)

Variable

202412000653

Lot: 36110
24-02-2025;
Lot: 31304
27-01-2025;
Lot: 33206
26-01-2025

None - Sold at Les Amis du Fromage

Morbier (cheese) Jean Perrin

Variable

Starts with 0202498

Sold up to and including January 29, 2025

Sold at Les Amis du Fromage, Vancouver, BC

Issue

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible pathogenic E. coli 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
  • Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the recalled products are advised to contact their retailer

Food contaminated with pathogenic E. coli may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea. In severe cases of illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Additional information

Background

This recall was triggered by a recall in another country.

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

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 - Dairy
Companies

Recalling firms: A. Bosa & Co. Ltd, Les Amis du Fromage 

Published by
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Audience
General public
Distribution
British Columbia
Recall class
Class 1
Identification number
RA-76886
Canadian Food Inspection Agency ID
16433
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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