The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Yotvata brand Caciotta Peperoncino Cheese due to possible contamination with Staphylococcus aureus. The recall was issued on September 16, 2026, and the notice was published on September 18. The affected product was distributed in Ontario and Quebec.

Product Details

The recall applies to:

1. Product: Yotvata Caciotta Peperoncino Cheese
2. Size: 250 g
3. UPC: 8 00395 0003017
4. Code: LUG 26
5. Best Before: May 31, 2027
6. Recall class: Class 2

The recalling firm is Altra Foods Inc.

Health Risk

Staphylococcus aureus can produce toxins in food that may cause food poisoning. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and diarrhea, and may develop relatively quickly after consuming contaminated food.

Consumers should not eat the recalled cheese. Retailers and food service establishments should not sell, serve or distribute it.

What Consumers Should Do

Consumers are advised to check the product’s UPC, code and best-before date against the recall details. If the product matches, it should not be consumed and should be discarded or returned according to the retailer’s instructions.

Source:https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/yotvata-brand-caciotta-peperoncino-cheese-recalled-due-staphylococcus-aureus