Cheese sold in Canada recalled due to E. coli contamination

Canada have been recalled due to contamination with Escherichia coli (E. coli), a bacterium that can lead to severe gastrointestinal illness. Notably, Jean Perrin brand cheeses such as Morbier de Scey and Raclette de Scey were affected by this recall, which spans multiple provinces including Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Quebec . While no illnesses have been reported in Canada at the time of the recall announcement, health officials urged consumers to verify their purchases against the provided lot numbers and UPCs. The potential for unlabelled cheese complicates consumer awareness and increases risk of exposure for unsuspecting individuals.

Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Quebec and possibly other provinces and territories.

The agency also warns some cheeses may have been sold in smaller packages with or without a label and varying expiration dates by retailers.

The recall says not to consume, use, serve or distribute the recalled products and consumers are advised to throw away the cheeses or contact the retailer where they were sold.

E. coli may not look or smell spoiled but can still make someone who consumes it sick, and symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea.

Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled cheese and developed symptoms of E. coli infection should seek medical attention and tell their doctor about their possible exposure to the bacteria. Specific tests are required to diagnose the infections, which can mimic other illnesses.

Food contaminated with pathogenic E. coli may not look or smell spoiled but can still make someone who consumes it sick, and symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea.

The agency says in severe cases of illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage, or the illness can be fatal.

This recall is not an isolated event; it reflects ongoing challenges in monitoring foodborne pathogens within Canada’s cheese industry. A previous outbreak linked raw milk cheese from Quebec producers to E. coli O157:H7 resulted in multiple confirmed cases . Such instances emphasize the necessity for stringent safety protocols throughout the food supply chain to mitigate risks associated with contaminated products.

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