CFIA: Papillon Brand Roquefort Recalled For Possible Staphylococcus Contamination
June 18, 2015 | 2 min to read
Ottawa – Saputo Inc. is recalling Papillon brand Roquefort Cheese products from the marketplace because they may contain the toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria.
Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
Background
This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
Recalled products:
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papillon | Roquefort | 100 g | All codes up to and including Best Before: 2015/SE/15 | 3 177890 001008 | |
| Papillon | Roquefort |
Variable (half wheels approximately 1.375 kg) |
All codes up to and including Best Before: 2015.09.15 | Starts with 2 999231 0 | This product may have been sold in smaller packages, cut and wrapped by some retailers. Consumers are advised to contact the retailer to determine if they have the affected product. |
What you should do
Check to see if you have recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where it was purchased.
Food contaminated with Staphylococcus toxin may not look or smell spoiled. The toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria is not easily destroyed at normal cooking temperatures. Common symptoms of Staphylococcus poisoning are nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping and fever. In severe cases of illness, headache, muscle cramping and changes in blood pressure and pulse rate may occur.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.
Illnesses
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
More information
Saputo Inc: 1-866-665-3070; email: consumer@saputo.com
For more information, consumers and industry can contact the CFIA by filling out the online feedback form.
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)