Updated Food Recall Warning - 1001 Fondues brand La Fondue au Village recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 18, 2023 /CNW/ -

• Brand(s): 1001 Fondues
• Product: La Fondue au Village
• Companies: 1001 Fondues
• Issue: Food – Microbial contamination –Listeria
• Category: Dairy
• What to do: Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products
• Audience: General public
• Recall class: Class 1

The food recall warning issued on 2023-02-15 has been updated to include additional distribution information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's food safety investigation.

The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria contamination.

The recalled products have been sold in Quebec and Alberta.

• If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider
• Check to see if you have recalled products
• Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products
• Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.

Learn more:

• Learn more about the health risks
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• View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process
• Report a food safety or labelling concern

This recall was triggered by the company.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.

The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.

SOURCE Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)