Questions and Answers: CFIA Investigation into Capital Packers Inc. (Listeria monocytogenes)

Information on the recall

Why were products recalled?

Following the company's detection of Listeria monocytongenes in the plant's environment (on an employee's sleeve), the company decided to voluntarily recall product produced on a specific line as a precaution. The company and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) regularly tests environmental and product samples as part of its regular inspection procedures. At this point, no product has tested positive for listeria.

How many products are being recalled?

Currently, the company is voluntarily recalling the following products as a precaution from one day of production:

• Capital brand 300 gram ham sausages
• Compliments brand 375 gram ham sausages.

Will there be additional recalls from this company?

As the CFIA's food safety investigation progresses, additional products may be identified and it is possible that this recall could be expanded.

Are there any illnesses associated with recalled product?

The CFIA continues to work in collaboration with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) on this investigation. PHAC is aware of this recall and indicated that there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

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