Saturday, July 5, 2014

Canada: Sentinelle Cheese Recalled

The food recall warning issued on June 27, 2014 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.
Fromagerie Le Détour (2003) Inc. is recalling Sentinelle cheese from the marketplace because it may contain the toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.
Also affected by this alert is the above product which may have been sold in smaller packages, cut and wrapped by some retailers. Consumers are advised to contact the retailer to determine if they have the affected product.
Recalled product
Brand Name
Common Name
Code(s) on Product
Sentinelle
Surface ripened soft cheese
Lot # 04
Check to see if you have recalled product in your home. Recalled product should be thrown out or returned to the store where it was purchased
Food contaminated with Staphylococcus toxin may not look or smell spoiled. The toxin produced by Staphylococcus bacteria is not easily destroyed at normal cooking temperatures. Common symptoms of Staphylococcus poisoning are nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping and fever. In severe cases of illness, headache, muscle cramping and changes in blood pressure and pulse rate may occur.

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