Food Recall Warning - Haute Montagne brand raw milk cheese "Reblochon de Savoie (AOP) au lait cru" recalled due to E. coli O26

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OTTAWA, May 14, 2018 /CNW/ - Les Dépendances is recalling Haute Montagne brand raw milk cheese "Reblochon de Savoie au lait cru" from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O26 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

The following product has been sold in Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

Recalled product

What you should do

If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.

Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with E. coli O26 may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea. In severe cases of illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

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Background

This recall was triggered by a recall in another country. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace.

Illnesses

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product in Canada.  However, there have been reported illnesses in France linked to this product.  

More information

• Les Dépendances: 1-888-266-4491
• CFIA: www.inspection.gc.ca/contactus

SOURCE Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)