Canada: 14 sick-1 dead - Recalled Raw Milk Cheese

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Gort’s Gouda Cheese Farm are warning the public not to consume cheese products described below because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

This recall is the result of an ongoing food safety investigation initiated as a result of a recent outbreak investigation. There may be recalls of additional products as the investigation at this facility continues.

All sizes of the raw milk cheeses listed below are affected by this recall.

These affected products were sold at the manufacturer's outlet, at retail stores in Alberta and British Columbia, and through internet sale from May 27 to September 14, 2013, inclusive.

Lot codes 122 to 138 are affected by this recall.

Some product packages may not bear a lot code or indicate that the cheese was made with raw milk. These products were also sold clerk-served from deli counters with or without a label or coding. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected product are advised to contact their retailer.

One person hospitalized with symptoms of E. coli infection reportedly died in August, according to a Tuesday story in the Vancouver Sun, and another seven others sickened in Alberta have been connected with the B.C. outbreak.

Affected products

Brand Name	Common Name
Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm	Medium Gouda Cheese Quaso de Prato
Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm	Aged Quaso de Prato
Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm	X Aged Quaso de Prato
Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm	Cumin Quaso de Prato
Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm	Greek Blend: Onion, Paprika, Parsley, Pepper, Thyme, Oregano Quaso de Prato
Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm	Gouda Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers Quaso de Prato
Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm	Smoked Gouda Cheese Quaso de Prato
Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm	Gouda Cheese with Red Peppers, Ginger Onions & Garlic Quaso de Prato
Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm	Peppercorn, Ginger, Paprika, Onion & Garlic Quaso de Prato
Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm	Parsley, Celery, Onion, Garlic, Dill & Chives Quaso de Prato
Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm	Maasdammer
Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm	Beaufort
Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm	Parmesan
Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm	Mazouda

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