Ottawa – Tree of Life Canada is recalling Yanni and Gopi brand cheese products from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
Recalled products
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yanni | Hand-Braided String Cheese – Olive Oil, Garlic & Herbs | 226 g | All codes | 7 96252 99012 0 |
| Yanni | Hand-Braided String Cheese – Original | 226 g | All codes | 7 96252 99011 3 |
| Yanni | Hand-Braided String Cheese – Natural Hickory Smoked | 226 g | All codes | 7 96252 99005 2 |
| Yanni | Feta Basket | 226 g | All codes | 7 96252 99007 6 |
| Yanni | Feta Basket with Sundried Tomato & Thyme | 226 g | All codes | 7 96252 99009 0 |
| Yanni | Goat Feta Basket | 226 g | All codes | 7 96252 99008 3 |
| Yanni | Grilling Cheese – Jalapeno & spices | 226 g | All codes | 7 96252 99010 6 |
| Yanni | Grilling Cheese – Original | 226 g | All codes | 7 96252 99013 7 |
| Gopi | Paneer | 226 g | All codes | 7 96252 99006 9 |
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 they were purchased.
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.
Background
This recall was triggered by a recall in another country. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (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 in Canada associated with the consumption of these products.
More information
For more information, consumers and industry can contact the CFIA by filling out the online feedback form.
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
