Quebec Cheese Fondue Products Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Contamination: CFIA

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is recalling Quebec-made cheese fondues under the brand name “1001 Fondues” due to possible Listeria contamination.

The affected products were sold in Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta Nova Scotia and include the following:

Chic! Fondue Quebec Cheese and Beer Fondue (125g and 350g)
Chic! Fondue Artisan Cheese Fondue from Quebec Michel Jodoin Crackling Rosé Cider (125g and 350g)
Chic! Fondue Quebec artisanal cheese fondue GIN Violette (125 g and 350 g)
Chic! Fondue Quebec artisanal smoked cheese fondue (125 g
Chic! Fondue Quebec artisanal cheese fondue lightly smoked (350 g)
Chic! Fondue artisanal cheese and wine from Quebec Fondue (125g and 350g)
Chic! Fondue Quebec Artisan Cheese Fondue St Laurent Whiskey 3 Grains (125g and 350g)
Tite + Frette quark fondue a la bière (350 g)

The CFIA has a full list of affected products on its website, including UPC codes, lot numbers, and best before dates.

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Symptoms of the disease include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle pain, severe headache and neck stiffness.

The bacteria pose a greater risk to pregnant women, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems.

According to the CFIA, pregnant women may experience only mild flu-like symptoms, but infection can have serious consequences, including premature birth or stillbirth.

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Anyone who thinks they have been infected after eating contaminated food should contact a doctor.

If you have any of the recalled products in your home, you should dispose of them or return them to the store where they were purchased.

The CFIA said the recall was issued Feb. 18 after an inspection, but there were no reports of illness related to consumption of the affected products.

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