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Food recall warning

Citadelle and Grey Owl cheese recalled due to a toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria

Starting date:: July 11, 2014
Type of communication:: Recall
Alert sub-type:: Updated Food Recall Warning
Subcategory:: Microbiological - Staphylococcus aureus
Hazard classification:: Class 2
Source of recall:: Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:: Fromagerie Le Détour (2003) Inc.
Distribution:: British Columbia, Ontario, Possibly National, Quebec
Extent of the product distribution:: Retail
CFIA reference number:: 9043

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Who is affected
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Advisory details

Ottawa, July 11, 2014 - The food recall warning issued on July 4, 2014 has been updated to include additional products. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Fromagerie Le Détour (2003) Inc. is recalling Citadelle and Grey Owl cheese from the marketplace because they may contain the toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

Also affected by this alert are the above products which may have been sold in smaller packages, cut and wrapped by some retailers. Consumers are advised to contact the retailer to determine if they have the affected products.

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 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 product from the marketplace.