In a public safety alert, Sobeys has announced a recall of several cheese products due to potential Listeria contamination. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued the recall notice, highlighting that these products were distributed throughout Canada, except in Quebec.
Sobeys Cheese Product Recall Overview
The affected items are available at Sobeys-owned stores, including various banners in Atlantic, Ontario, and Western Canada. The recall specifically mentions the following stores:
- Coop
- Foodland
- IGA
- Safeway
- Thrifty Foods
List of Recalled Cheese Products
Consumers should be aware of the following cheese products involved in the recall:
- Creamy Carbonara Pasta Salad with Bacon and Peas: PLU 34512
- Creamy Garlic and Spinach Pasta Salad: PLU 60079
- Carbonara Pasta Salad with Ham and Bacon: PLU 26727
- Parmesan Cauliflower Cakes: PLU 27079 & PLU 36327
- Spinach Feta Cauliflower Cakes: PLU 68468 & PLU 46370
- Parmesan Cheese Cauliflower Cake: PLU 36012
- Spinach Feta Cheese Cauliflower Cake: PLU 35709
- Chicken & Black Bean Wrap: PLU 86322 (Thrifty Foods)
- Stuffed Mushroom Caps with Spinach & Artichoke: PLU 60190 (Thrifty Foods)
- Halibut Stuffed Phyllo Pastry with Spinach & Artichoke: PLU 29541 (Thrifty Foods)
- Stuffed Sole Filets with Spinach & Artichoke: PLU 60524 (Thrifty Foods)
- Sockeye Salmon Stuffed Phyllo Pastry with Spinach & Artichoke: PLU 38014 (Thrifty Foods)
- Salmon Pinwheel Spinach & Artichoke: PLU 28900 (Thrifty Foods)
Health Risks Associated with Listeria
The CFIA warns consumers that Listeria monocytogenes may not visibly spoil food. However, it poses significant health risks, as it can lead to serious illness. Symptoms of Listeria infection include:
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Persistent fever
- Muscle aches
- Severe headache
- Neck stiffness
At this time, there have been no reported cases of illness linked to these products. Consumers are advised to stay informed and check their refrigerators for any recalled items.
