CANADA: Cheeses manufactured by Fromagerie La Voie Lactee Inc. may be contaminated by pathogenic bacteria

24.sep.08
CFIA

OTTAWA, September 23, 2008 -- The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning
the public not to consume the cheeses manufactured by Fromagerie La Voie lactee Inc.
described below because these products may be contaminated with pathogenic bacteria
because of an inadequate pasteurization.
All lots of the following products sold up to and including September 19, 2008 are
affected by the recall.
Product
Size
Distribution
L'Apprenti Sorcier
150 g
Quebec, Ontario
Le Funambule
150 g
Quebec, Alberta, British Columbia
Le Grand Manitou
320 g, 1.2 kg
Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, British Columbia
L'Ange-gardien
180 g
Quebec
Le P'tit Dernier
110 g
Quebec
Le Petit Portage
1.2 kg
Quebec
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these
products.
Food affected by this recall may not look or smell spoiled. However, there may be a
health risk associated with the consumption of these products. The symptoms
associated with the bacteria may be similar to gastroenteritis, but complications
may occur. People with weakened immune systems and pregnant women are considered
particularly at risk.
The manufacturer, Fromagerie La Voie lactee Inc., L'Assomption, Quebec, is
voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is
monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
For more information consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 /
TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).
For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts,
visit our web site at www.inspection.gc.ca.