Ottawa – Fromagerie Abbaye de Saint-Benoît-du-Lac. is recalling Le Moutier Ripened Firm Goat Cheese from the marketplace because it may contain the toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
Recalled products
| Brand Name | Common Name | Code(s) on Product | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Benoît-du-Lac | Le Moutier Ripened Firm Goat Cheese |
Lot: 140781 Best before dates: various
Lot: 140782
Lot: 141271 |
Also affected by this alert 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 product 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.
Background
This recall was triggered by the 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.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace.
Illnesses
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
More information
For more information, consumers and industry can contact the CFIA by filling out the online feedback form.
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
