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Food recall warning

Certain Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm brand raw milk cheeses may contain E. coli O157:H7 bacteria

Starting date:
September 17, 2013
Type of communication:
Recall
Alert sub-type:
Health Hazard Alert
Subcategory:
Microbiological - E. coli O157
Hazard classification:
Class 1
Source of recall:
Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Recalling firm:
Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm (EST 4478)
Distribution:
Alberta, British Columbia, Possibly National
Extent of the product distribution:
Retail
CFIA reference number:
8340

Advisory details

Ottawa, September 17, 2013 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Gort’s Gouda Cheese Farm (EST 4478) are warning the public not to consume cheese products described below because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.

This recall is the result of an ongoing food safety investigation initiated as a result of a recent outbreak investigation. There may be recalls of additional products as the investigation at this facility continues.

All sizes of the raw milk cheeses listed below are affected by this recall.

These affected products were sold at the manufacturer's outlet, at retail stores in Alberta and British Columbia, and through internet sale from May 27 to September 14, 2013, inclusive.

Lot codes 122 to 138 are affected by this recall.

Some product packages may not bear a lot code or indicate that the cheese was made with raw milk. These products were also sold clerk-served from deli counters with or without a label or coding. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected product are advised to contact their retailer.

There have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

The manufacturer, Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm, Salmon Arm, BC is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

Affected products

Affected products
Brand name Common name
Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm Medium Gouda Cheese Quaso de Prato
Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm Aged Quaso de Prato
Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm X Aged Quaso de Prato
Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm Cumin Quaso de Prato
Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm Greek Blend: Onion, Paprika, Parsley, Pepper, Thyme, Oregano Quaso de Prato
Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm Gouda Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers Quaso de Prato
Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm Smoked Gouda Cheese Quaso de Prato
Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm Gouda Cheese with Red Peppers, Ginger Onions & Garlic Quaso de Prato
Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm Peppercorn, Ginger, Paprika, Onion & Garlic Quaso de Prato
Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm Parsley, Celery, Onion, Garlic, Dill & Chives Quaso de Prato
Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm Maasdammer
Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm Beaufort
Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm Parmesan
Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm Mazouda

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