If you bought cheese recently, make sure to check the brand, as it could be part of a new recall across Canada.
On Wednesday, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a recall notice for various types of cheese sold nationwide. The recall was triggered by Fromagerie L’Ancêtre Inc. due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
As of now, there have been no reported illnesses related to consuming the affected product. The recall has been categorized as a class one, which means that there’s a high risk that consuming the food may lead to serious health problems or death.
“Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick,” warns the CFIA.
Possible symptoms include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Pregnant people, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems are especially at risk. In severe cases, it could cause death.
Canadians are urged to check their fridges and not to consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute the recalled products. If you suspect you got sick from consuming the product, contact your healthcare provider.
“Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased,” reads the notice.
CFIA
CFIA
Twelve types of cheese under three different brands are part of the recall:
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
| Farm Boy | Organic Swiss Cheese | 190 g | 8 08912 02276 5 | BB: 2027 JL 30 243E |
| Farm Boy | Organic Medium Cheddar Cheese | 200 g | 8 08912 02279 6 | BB: 2027 JL 30 811D |
| Farm Boy | Organic Old Cheddar Cheese | 200 g | 8 08912 02278 9 | BB: 2027 JL 30 562D |
| Farm Boy | Organic Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese | 200 g | 8 08912 01237 7 | BB: 2027 JL 30 G6D |
| Farm Boy | Organic Three-Year-Old Cheddar Cheese | 195 g | 8 08912 01236 0 | BB: 2027 JL 30 392Z |
| L’Ancêtre | Organic Swiss Cheese | 200 g | 7 78177 49960 5 | BB: 2027 JL 30 243E |
| L’Ancêtre | Organic Cheddar Cheese – Shredded Old | 2 kg | 7 78177 82933 4 | S146E BB: 2026 DE 04 |
| L’Ancêtre | Organic Mozza – Cheddar Shredded Cheese Blend | 200 g | 7 78177 49950 6 | S150E
BB: 2026 DE 11; BB: 2027 JA 17 |
| L’Ancêtre | Organic Mozzarella Cheese – Shredded Partially Skimmed | 1 kg | 7 78177 82938 9 | S161E BB: 2026 DE 25 |
| L’Ancêtre | Organic Swiss Cheese – Shredded | 1 kg | 7 78177 82960 0 | S164E BB: 2026 DE 25 |
| L’Ancêtre | Organic Cheddar Cheese – Shredded Medium | 2 k | 7 78177 85132 8 | S177E BB: 2027 JA 24 |
| Life Smart | Organic Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese | 200 g | 0 59749 99105 6 | BB: 2027 MR 30 401E |
The agency said it’s continuing to investigate the situation, and it could lead to additional recalls.
Recent Canada-wide recalls include turkey gravy due to an undeclared ingredient and cookies due to the presence of metal wire.