Canadian food safety authorities have announced the recall of 66 meat products from various brands due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The affected products were distributed online and across Quebec, Canada, with some supplied to retail stores, hotels, restaurants, and institutions.
The products are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious foodborne illness, particularly in vulnerable individuals.
The recall includes products from multiple brands, including:
Note: A total of 66 meat products are included in this recall. Consumers should check the complete recall list and affected lot codes before consuming these products.
The recalled products were distributed:
Some products were sold through:
Consumers should:
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause illness.
Symptoms may include:
Pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at the highest risk. In pregnant women, infection may cause miscarriage, premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or stillbirth. In severe cases, listeriosis can be life-threatening.
Consumers are urged to carefully review the complete list of affected products and lot codes to ensure they do not consume any recalled items.