Quebec cheese fondue products recalled over possible Listeria contamination: CFIA
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The affected products were sold in Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Nova Scotia. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said recalled foods should not be consumed.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is recalling Quebec-made cheese fondues under brand name “1001 Fondues” due to possible Listeria contamination.
The affected products were sold in Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Nova Scotia and include the following:
The CFIA has a complete list of affected products including UPC codes, lot numbers and best before dates on its website.
The agency warns that foods contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria won’t necessarily look or smell spoiled, but they can still make people sick.
Symptoms of the illness include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscles aches, severe headaches and neck stiffness.
The bacteria poses a greater risk for pregnant women, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems.
According to CFIA, pregnant women might only experience mild flu-like symptoms but an infection can have serious consequences including premature or stillbirths.
Anyone who thinks they might have become infected after eating contaminated food should contact a health-care provider.