Canada – CFIA Recall Cheese – Staphylococcus Toxin

CFIA Staphylococcus

Maison d’affinage Maurice Dufour Inc. is recalling Le Migneron de Charlevoix cheese from the marketplace because it contains the toxin produced by Staphylococcus. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.

 Recalled products

Brand Name Common Name Size Code(s) on Product UPC
Maison Maurice Dufour Le Migneron de Charlevoix 140 g Lot: 260294
Best Before: 30JL14
6 98822 00140 6
What you should do

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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