CFIA: Le Verdict d'Alexina & Grey Owl Cheese Recalled

Ottawa – The food recall warning issued on June 26, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Fromagerie Le Détour (2003) Inc. is recalling Le Verdict d'Alexina and Grey Owl cheese from the marketplace because they may contain the toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

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Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC
Le Verdict d'Alexina Surface ripened soft cheese 110 g Produced 2014MA05
Best before 2014JL04
8 31546 60075 7
Le Verdict d'Alexina Surface ripened soft cheese Various Lot# 11,
Lot 11 14 05 05
none
Grey Owl Surface ripened soft cheese Various Lot : 19,
Lot : 19 14 05 05
none

What you should do

Check to see if you have recalled products 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.

Background

This recall was triggered by 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 products from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

More information

Also affected by this alert are the above products which 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 products.

For more information, consumers and industry can contact the CFIA by filling out the online feedback form.

Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA)