In Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Fromagerie du Pied-De-Vent Inc. are recalling cheese because it may be contaminated with Staphylococcus aureus. This is a Class 2 recall, meaning that there is a moderate health risk associated with this product. Eating or drinking that product will most likely lead to short-term or non-life threatening health problems.
Le Pied-De-Vent is a raw cow’s milk cheese from Magdalen Islands in Quebec. It’s a soft paste cheese with a ripened washed rind.
Product details:
- Brand name is Fromagerie du Pied-de-Vent
- The cheese is sold in 1 kilogram sizes.
- The common name is FROMAGE AU LAIT CRU À PÂTE MOLLE AFFINÉ EN SURFACE (FRENCH ONLY)
- Code on product is 10 12 2011
- There is no UPC number on the product.
- The cheese was distributed in Quebec
If you have questions, call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342.
