Grocery retailer Sobeys has issued a recall of cheese products due to potential listeria contamination. This health concern affects products sold in every Canadian province, excluding Quebec.
Sobeys Cheese Product Recall Details
The recall, guided by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), covers a variety of items available at Sobeys and its affiliate stores. These include Co-Op, Foodland, IGA, Safeway, and Thrifty Foods.
Affected Products
- Various types of cauliflower cakes
- Pasta salad
- Chicken and black bean wrap (Thrifty Foods in B.C.)
- Stuffed mushroom caps (Thrifty Foods in B.C.)
- Halibut stuffed phyllo pastry (Thrifty Foods in B.C.)
- Sockeye salmon stuffed phyllo pastry (Thrifty Foods in B.C.)
- Stuffed sole filets (Thrifty Foods in B.C.)
- Salmon pinwheel (Thrifty Foods in B.C.)
The best-before dates for some of these products extend up to and including Wednesday. Consumers are advised to check their products against this list to ensure safety.
Health Risks of Listeria
The CFIA emphasizes that listeria can contaminate food without showing obvious signs of spoilage. Symptoms of listeria infection might include:
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Persistent fever
While there have been no reported illnesses related to these products as of now, consumers should exercise caution. This recall underscores the importance of food safety and consumer awareness.
This report was initially published by The Canadian Press on April 8, 2026, and draws attention to the critical nature of food safety regulations.
