Aux Terroirs is recalling certain Fromagerie des Grondines cheeses because of the possible presence of generic E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus.
According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), the recalled products were distributed in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and Quebec, Canada.
About E. coli infections
Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled carrots and developed symptoms of E. coli infection should seek medical attention and tell their doctor about their possible exposure to the bacteria. Specific tests are required to diagnose the infections, which can mimic other illnesses.
The symptoms of E. coli infections vary for each person but often include severe stomach cramps and diarrhea, which is often bloody. Some patients may also have a fever. Most patients recover within five to seven days. Others can develop severe or life-threatening symptoms and complications, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
About 5 to 10 percent of those diagnosed with E. coli infections develop a potentially life-threatening kidney failure complication, known as a hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Symptoms of HUS include fever, abdominal pain, feeling very tired, decreased frequency of urination, small unexplained bruises or bleeding, and pallor.
Many people with HUS recover within a few weeks, but some suffer permanent injuries or death. This condition can occur among people of any age but is most common in children younger than five years old because of their immature immune systems, older adults because of deteriorating immune systems, and people with compromised immune systems such as cancer patients.
People who experience HUS symptoms should immediately seek emergency medical care. People with HUS will likely be hospitalized because the condition can cause other serious and ongoing problems such as hypertension, chronic kidney disease, brain damage, and neurologic problems.
About Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus aureus is a bacterium that usually causes rapid food poisoning symptoms, including nausea, vomiting, retching, abdominal cramping, and prostration. In more severe cases, headache, muscle cramping and transient changes in blood pressure and pulse may occur. Recovery generally takes two days, and everyone is susceptible. While it is rare, some people have died from such infections, particularly the elderly, infants, and those who were severely debilitated.
Recalled products:
Fromagerie des Grondines – “Festin Soft Cheese”
Size – Variable
UPC – None
Codes – All units sold up to and including Dec. 5, 2024
Fromagerie des Grondines – “Tomme des galets raw sheep goat milk semi soft”
Size – Variable
UPC – None
Codes – All units sold up to and including Dec. 5, 2024
Fromagerie des Grondines – “Raclé”
Size – Variable
UPC – None
Codes – All units sold up to and including Dec. 5, 2024
Fromagerie des Grondines – “Clos des roches raw milk firm paste”
Size – Variable
UPC – None
Codes – All units sold up to and including Dec. 5, 2024
Fromagerie des Grondines – “Foin-de-grèves”
Size – Variable
UPC – None
Codes – All units sold up to and including Dec. 5, 2024
Fromagerie des Grondines – “Grondines”
Size – Variable
UPC – None
Codes – All units sold up to and including Dec. 5,
2024
Fromagerie des Grondines – “Le Grand 2”
Size – Variable
UPC – None
Codes – All units sold up to and including Dec. 5,
2024
Fromagerie des Grondines – “Tomme de la chevrotière raw goat milk semi soft cheese”
Size- Variable
UPC – None
Codes – All units sold up to and including Dec. 5, 2024
Fromagerie des Grondines – “D’eschambault”
Size – Variable
UPC – None
Codes – All units sold up to and including Dec. 5,
2024
Consumers should not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products
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