CFIA recalls Quebec cheese fondue products over possible Listeria contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency announced the recall of products by a Quebec fondue cheese company “1001 Fondues”, because of possible listeria contamination.

These products may have been sold in Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Nova Scotia.

The potentially affected products include:

• Chic! Fondue Quebec artisan cheese fondue St Laurent Whisky 3 Grains (125g and 350 g)
• Chic! Fondue Quebec artisan cheese and wine fondue (125 g and 350 g)
• Chic! Fondue Quebec artisan cheese fondue GIN Violette (125 g and 350 g)
• Chic! Fondue Quebec artisan cheese fondue lightly smoked (350 g)
• Chic! Fondue Quebec artisan cheese and beer fondue (125 g and 350 g)
• Chic! Fondue Quebec artisan cheese fondue Michel Jodoin Crackling Rosé Cider (125 g and 350 g)
• Chic! Fondue Quebec artisan smoked cheese fondue (125 g
• Chic! Fondue Quebec artisan cheese fondue St Laurent Whisky 3 Grains (125g and 350 g)
• Tite + Frette Fondue au fromage à la bière (350 g)

 

The agency is warning the public that “food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick.”

The recalled products should be disposed of or returned to where they were purchased.

The CFIA advises that anyone who thinks they have become sick from consuming the recalled products should immediately contact their healthcare provider

Symptoms from ingesting food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes might include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness.

The CFIA says that 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.

The recall was issued on Feb. 18, 2023, following an inspection. The CFIA states that there have been no reports of illness connected to the consumption of the affected products.