Ottawa, September 4, 2008 - The public warning issued on September 3, 2008 has been updated with a comprehensive list of all affected products. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Ivanhoe Cheese Inc. are warning the public not to consume various cheese products described below because these products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
All sizes of the following cheese products bearing Best Before dates from 09 FE 20 to 09 MR 01 (February 20 to March 1, 2009) inclusive are affected by this alert. These products were sold from August 20, 2008 up to and including September 3, 2008.
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BRAND NAME |
PRODUCT NAME |
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Iqbal's Halal |
Marble Cheese
Mild Cheddar Cheese
Pepper Cheese |
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Ivanhoe Cheese Inc.
Asiago Cheese |
Baker's Blend Marble! Shredded Cheese
Brick Cheese
Cheddar Naturally Smoked
Colby Cheese
Cold Pack Cheese Food Old Sharpe Made with Aged Cheddar
Cold Pack Old Sharpe Made with Aged Cheddar Cheese
Extra Old Cheddar Cheese
Extra Old Cheddar Cheese Classic 2 years
Extra Old Cheddar Cheese Reserve 5 years
Extra Old Cheddar Cheese Vintage 3 years
Farmers Cheese
Feta Cheese
Firm Interior Ripened Cheese Light
Gouda Cheese |
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Ivanhoe Cheese Inc.
Havarti Cheese |
Havarti Pepper Cheese
Havarti Tomato Cheese
Horseradish Cheddar Cheese
Light Cheese
Marble Brick and Cheddar Cheese
Marble Cheese
Medium Cheddar Cheese
Mild & Old Cheddar Cheese
Mild Cheddar Cheese
Moterey Jack Cheese with Jalapen & Red Bell Peppers
Mozzarella Cheese
Old Cheddar Cheese
Parmesan Cheese
Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese
Salsa Monterey Jack & Cheddar Cheese with Salsa Seasoning
Skim Milk Cheese
Swiss Cheese |
These products have been distributed in Ontario to retail stores and may also be sold at deli counters. If the original product identity and Best Before code is not evident, consumers are advised to check with their retailer to determine if the product is included in the list of recalled products.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness. Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu-like illness, however, infections during pregnancy can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
The manufacturer, Ivanhoe Cheese Inc., Madoc, ON, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.