There have been many recalls in Canada recently for roast beef products for possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Read through these recalls to see if you have purchased any products.
The first recall was on March 27, 2018 for Druxy’s Fresh Deli Revolution brand Seasoned cooked Roast Beef. That recall was updated the next day to add additional information, including where the product was sold. Then on April 9, 2018, Deli Classic brand Seasoned Cooked Roast Beef Round was recalled. The next day, Fresh 2 Go brand Roast Beef Paninis were recalled. That same day, Culinary Creations brand and Denny’s brand roast beef-containing sandwiches were put under a recall.
These recalls were updated many times over the next few weeks. On April 10, 2018, Fresh 2 Go brand Roast Beef Paninis were recalled for possible Listeria contamination. Culinary Creations Gourmet and Denny’s Express recall was updated on April 11, 2018. On April 17, 2018, roast beef products were recalled by Erie Meat Products Ltd.
On April 18, 2018, the Fresh 2 Go brand recall for Roast Beef Paninis was updated. And finally, on April 18, 2018, the Culinary Creations Gourmet and Denny’s Express brand recall for roast beef-containing sandwiches was updated.
Many of these products were sold through vending machines and at restaurants and delis, and may have been sold at hotels, cafeterias, hospitals, and nursing homes. The products may have been sold in Alberta, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Quebec, and possibly nationally. If you ate any of these sandwiches or products containing roast beef, monitor your health for the symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes food poisoning for the next 70 days.
If you have any of these products in your home, dispose of them after wrapping them in plastic or some other container so other people and animals can’t access them. You can also take them back to the place of purchase for a refund.
