Food Recall Warning - Agropur Import Collection brand Firm Ripened Comté Cheese recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

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OTTAWA, Nov. 12, 2017 /CNW/ - Agropur Cooperative is recalling Agropur Import Collection brand Firm Ripened Comté Cheese from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

The following product, which was manufactured and packaged in France, has been sold nationally.

Recalled product

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Codes
Agropur Import Collection	Firm Ripened Comté Cheese	200 g	0 67400 00397 0	All Best Before dates up to and including 18 FE 09

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

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 Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

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Background

This recall was triggered by 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.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

More information

• Agropur Cooperative: Customer Service 1-800-668-0806
• CFIA: www.inspection.gc.ca/contactus

SOURCE Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

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