Recalls have been issued in both the United States and Canada for camembert and products containing camembert due to possible Listeria monocytogenes (Listeria) contamination remains ongoing. Listeria is a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in vulnerable populations such as young children, pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with compromised immune systems.
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc., based in Rochester, New York and D. Tyers Foods International Inc., based in Oakville, Ontario issued the recalls in the United and Canada, respectively.
Background
The Wegmans recall was initiated after their supplier notified the company that three shipments from their French supplier of the impacted product may be potentially contaminated with Listeria.
The recall was initiated in Canada due to a recall in another country.
Distribution
The Wegmans recall affects implicated products sold at Wegmans grocery stores in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington D.C.
The affected cheese in the Canadian recall was sold at Cheese Boutique at 45 Ripley Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Product Details
Consumer Action
As with all food recalls, consumers are strongly advised to discontinue use of the affected product even if it looks or smells safe to eat.
Anyone in possession of the recalled product is requested to not sell, serve, donate, or distribute them.
Any consumer in possession of the recalled item should contact the place of purchase to see if it can be returned for a refund. Otherwise, the items should be disposed of immediately and safely.
Consumers should thoroughly sanitize any surface or utensils that have come into contact with the recalled products.
Health Risks
No illnesses, adverse effects, or other reactions in connection with the consumption of the recalled products have been reported in either country
Listeriosis, the infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes, is particularly dangerous for certain vulnerable populations. Pregnant individuals, people aged 65 or older, and those with weakened immune systems are at highest risk. Symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions, sometimes preceded by gastrointestinal symptoms. In pregnant individuals, listeriosis can lead to miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery, or life-threatening infections in newborns.
Consumers in the United States and Canada with symptoms of Listeria infection from the impacted products should contact a medical provider immediately, says leading nationwide Listeria law firm Ron Simon & Associates.
