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Quebec

QUEBEC CITY , July 22, 2024 /CNW/ – The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ), in collaboration with the company Cassis et Mélisse, located at 212, rang de la Pointe-Lévis, in Saint-Damien-de-Buckland , is advising the public not to consume the product indicated in the table below, as this food may contain the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes .

The product that is the subject of this warning was offered for sale until July 10, 2024, and only at the establishment designated above. The product was vacuum-packed in clear plastic wrap. It was sold refrigerated.

The operator is recalling the product in question. It has agreed with MAPAQ to issue this warning as a precautionary measure. In addition, people who have this product in their possession are advised not to consume it. They must return it to the establishment where they purchased it or throw it away. Even if the product does not show any signs of spoilage or suspicious odor, consuming food contaminated with the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness that can cause several symptoms, including fever, muscle aches, headaches, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Symptoms most often appear between 3 and 30 days after consuming the contaminated food, but can sometimes occur up to 70 days later. In this regard, pregnant women and their unborn children, the elderly, children and people with weakened immune systems are considered the most vulnerable.

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