Several cheese products sold in Ontario and Quebec have been recalled due to contamination with generic (non-pathogenic) E. coli.

The recall affects certain fresh cheese products sold under the Bianca Murgia, Longo’s Curato and Sapori Coratini brands. Although the E. coli identified is classified as non-pathogenic, consumers are advised not to use the affected products.

Recall Details

• Product: Certain cheese products
• Issue: Microbial contamination – generic E. coli (non-pathogenic)
• Distribution: Ontario and Quebec
• Affected brands: Bianca Murgia, Longo’s Curato and Sapori Coratini
• Action: Do not use, sell, serve or distribute affected products.

Affected Products

• Bianca Murgia Burrantina Pugliese – Fresh Stretched Cheese with Cream
  • 100 g | UPC: 8 050616 051097
  • Code: 12Aug26; 60720330E
• Bianca Murgia Burratina Pugliese – Fresh Stretched Cheese with Cream
  • 125 g | UPC: 8 050616 050502
  • Code: 12Aug26; 60720330E 8
• Bianca Murgia Burratina Pugliese – Fresh Stretched Cheese with Cream
  • 200 g | UPC: 8 050616 056597
  • Best Before: 12Aug26 | Lot: 60720330E
• Bianca Murgia Burratina Pugliese al Tartufo – Fresh Stretched Cheese with Cream and Truffles
  • 125 g | UPC: 8 050616 051127
  • Best Before: 12Aug26 | Lot: 60720330E
• Longo’s Curato Burrata Soft Fresh Cheese
  • 100 g | UPC: 7 72468 00461 5
  • Code: 6072033E; 12Aug26
• Sapori Coratini Stracciatella – Fresh Filata with a Heart of Cream
  • 200 g | UPC: 8 050616 056047
  • Code: 60720330E; 12/08/2026

What Consumers Should Do

Consumers, retailers and food service establishments should not consume, sell, serve or distribute the affected products. Anyone who has purchased the recalled cheese should check the product size, UPC and lot/best-before information against the recall details before use.

Source: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/various-brands-cheese-products-recalled-due-generic-e-coli