CFIA Recalls Organic Cheese Products Over Listeria Concerns
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a national recall for organic cheese products sold under the Farm Boy, L'Ancêtre, and Life Smart brands due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. No illnesses have been reported.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a national recall for various organic cheese products sold under the Farm Boy, L'Ancêtre, and Life Smart brands due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was triggered by CFIA testing, and no illnesses connected to the consumption of the affected products have been reported so far.
Consumers are advised not to eat, sell, or distribute the recalled items. The agency recommends that consumers throw out the products or return them to the place of purchase, noting that food contaminated with Listeria may look and smell normal.
The affected Farm Boy products all carry a best-before date of July 30, 2027. They include 190 g packages of Organic Swiss Cheese, 200 g packages of Organic Medium Cheddar Cheese, 200 g packages of Organic Old Cheddar Cheese, 200 g packages of Organic Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, and 195 g packages of Organic 3 Year Old Cheddar Cheese.
Under the Life Smart brand, the recall covers 200 g packages of Organic Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese with a best-before date of March 30, 2027.
L'Ancêtre products included in the recall span several varieties and best-before dates ranging from December 2026 to July 2027. These include 200 g packages of Organic Swiss Cheese (best before July 30, 2027), 2 kg packages of Shredded Old Cheddar (best before Dec. 4, 2026), 200 g packages of Mozza-Cheddar Shredded Cheese Blend (best before Dec. 11, 2026, or Jan. 17, 2027), 1 kg packages of Shredded Partly Skimmed Mozzarella (best before Dec. 25, 2026), 1 kg packages of Shredded Swiss Cheese (best before Dec. 25, 2026), and 2 kg packages of Shredded Medium Cheddar (best before Jan. 24, 2027).
Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. In severe cases, the infection can lead to death. Pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems face higher risks. Pregnant women who become infected may experience only mild flu-like symptoms but could face risks of premature delivery, newborn infection, or stillbirth.