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.
Who is affected
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
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.
Affected products
Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC |
Le Verdict d'Alexina | Surface ripened soft cheese | 110 g | Produced 2014MA05 | 8 31546 60075 7 |
Best before 2014JL04 | ||||
Le Verdict d'Alexina | Surface ripened soft cheese | Various | Lot# 11, | none |
Lot 11 14 05 05 | ||||
Grey Owl | Surface ripened soft cheese | Various | Lot : 19, | none |
Lot : 19 14 05 05 |