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Health Hazard Alert - Certain grated parmesan cheese may contain Listeria monocytogenes

Recall / advisory date:
February 25, 2011
Reason for recall / advisory:
Microbiological - Listeria
Hazard classification:
Class 2
Company / Firm:
Famous Goods, Thrifty Foods
Distribution:
British Columbia
Extent of the distribution:
Retail
Reference number:
6257, 6256

Advisory details

Ottawa, February 25, 2011 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the grated parmesan cheese described below, because these products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The following products are affected by this alert.

Name Size UPC Code Store
Canadian Parmesan 230g 0 200794 907898 12282010 through 02252011 Famous Foods
1595 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC
Canadian Parmesan 455g 0 200793 212998 12282010 through 02252011 Famous Foods
1595 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC
Cremona Reduced Fat Grated Parmesan Cheese Variable weight UPC begins with 205380 Best before 2011FE02 to 2011MR24 Thrifty Foods # 1
1590 Fairfield Road
Victoria, BC
Cremona Reduced Fat Grated Parmesan Cheese Variable weight UPC begins with 205380 2011FE03 to 2011MR24 Thrifty Foods # 2
101 - 3995 Quadra Street
Victoria, BC
Cremona Reduced Fat Grated Parmesan Cheese Variable weight UPC begins with 205380 2011MR07 to 2011MR24 Thrifty Foods # 4
9810 7th Street
Sidney, BC
Cremona Reduced Fat Grated Parmesan Cheese Variable weight UPC begins with 205380 2011FE02 to 2011MR24 Thrifty Foods # 6
475 Simcoe Street
Victoria, BC
Cremona Reduced Fat Grated Parmesan Cheese Variable weight UPC begins with 205380 2011FE28 to 2011MR24 Thrifty Foods # 8
1860 Island Highway
Victoria, BC
Cremona Reduced Fat Grated Parmesan Cheese Variable weight UPC begins with 205380 2011FE22 to 2011MR24 Thrifty Foods # 9
100 - 777 Royal Oak Drive
Victoria, BC
Cremona Reduced Fat Grated Parmesan Cheese Variable weight UPC begins with 205380 2011FE28 to 2011MR24 Thrifty Foods # 11
114 Purvis Lane
Saltspring Island, BC
Cremona Reduced Fat Grated Parmesan Cheese Variable weight UPC begins with 205380 2011FE09 to 2011MR24 Thrifty Foods # 14
7860 Wallace Drive
Saanichton, BC
Cremona Reduced Fat Grated Parmesan Cheese Variable weight UPC begins with 205380 2011FE01 to 2011MR24 Thrifty Foods # 17
1580 Hillside Avenue
Victoria, BC
Cremona Reduced Fat Grated Parmesan Cheese Variable weight UPC begins with 205380 2011FE02 to 2011MR24 Thrifty Foods # 21
1626 McKenzie Avenue
Victoria, BC

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

More information

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness. Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu-like illness, however, infections during pregnancy can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.

For more information on foodborne pathogens, visit the Causes of Food Poisoning web page.

For more information, consumers and industry can contact the CFIA by filling out the online feedback form.

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CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600