CFIA/Expanded Health Hazard Alert: Certain Primeridge Pure Brand Pure Cheese Curds May Contain Listeria monocytogenes
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 07/28/11 -- Audio clips available at .
The public warning issued on July 24, 2011 has been expanded to include an additional lot code of the affected product.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Primeridge Pure are warning the public not to consume the Primeridge Pure brand Pure Cheese Curds described below because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The affected product, Primeridge Pure brand Pure Cheese Curds, bearing "Packed on 15.07.11" was sold in packages of various weights around 0.25 kg and around 0.5 kg.
This product was sold at Owen Sound Farmers' Market, Collingwood Farmers' Market and the company's own location in Ontario on July 16, 2011.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
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.
The manufacturer, Primeridge Pure, Markdale, ON is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
For more information consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).
For information on Listeria monocytogenes, visit the Food Facts web page at:
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For information on all food recalls, visit the CFIA's Food Recall Report at: .
To find out more about receiving recalls by e-mail, and other food safety facts, visit: . Food and consumer product recalls are also available at .
Contacts:
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600
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