nt-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.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.
Who is affected
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
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.
Affected products
| Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC |
| Saint-Benoît-du-Lac | Le MoutierRipened Firm Goat Cheese | various | Lot: 140781 | none |
| Best before dates: various | ||||
| Lot: 140782 | ||||
| Best before dates: various | ||||
| Lot: 141271 | ||||
| Best before dates: various |
