Quebec – Absence of information necessary for the safe consumption of Appenzeller Classic Emmental cheese sold by Groupe Adonis inc. – Food Safety

Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , June 20, 2023 /CNW/ – The Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation (MAPAQ), in collaboration with Groupe Adonis Inc., is notifying people considered vulnerable (pregnant women, people whose immune system is weakened, children and the elderly) not to consume the product indicated in the table below, because it does not bear the mention “made of raw milk” which is required.

Product name

Format

Affected lot

“EMMI FROM.APPENZELLER CLAS”

VARIABLE

Units sold until June 20,
2023

The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until June 20, 2023 inclusively, in all Adonis establishments in the province. It was wrapped in clear plastic wrap and sold chilled. The product label included, in addition to its name, the words “Groupe Adonis inc. “. A label on the back of the packaging also bore the words ‘Emmi Appenzeller SWITZERLAND ‘.

The retailer has agreed with MAPAQ to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, persons deemed vulnerable (designated above) who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They should return it to the establishment where they bought it, use it in a cooked dish that will be cooked until it reaches a safe cooking temperature of 74°C or throw it away.

It should be noted that no case of illness associated with the consumption of this food has been reported to MAPAQ to date.

Additional information

The Ministry publishes various information documents concerning food safety. Those interested can consult the FoodThis link will open in a new window. section . They also have the possibility of registering online to receive, by e-mail, the food recallThis link will open in a new window. press releases  published by the Ministry. Finally, it is possible to follow “MAPAQfoods” on Twitter at the following address: www.twitter.com/MAPAQfoodsThis link will open in a new window. .

Hazard Classification: Class 1
Reference Number: 4754

Source:
Media relations
Direction des communications
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries
and Food
Tel. : 418 380-2100, extension 3512
www.mapaq.gouv.qc.caThis link will open in a new window.

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