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Smoked Ham Recalled Over Listeria Risk
8 Oct
Summary
- Smoked ham recalled due to potential Listeria contamination.
- Product sold in Montreal and Montérégie regions.
- Vulnerable populations advised to be cautious.
A recall has been issued for Boucherie Viau inc.'s smoked cooked ham because of potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The implicated product, regular smoked cooked ham sold in variable formats, was distributed in Montreal and the Montérégie region.
The recall notice advises anyone possessing the affected ham, identified by CUP 6 46437 75444 6 and Lot: 100926JCF4 with a best before date of Oct. 26, 2020, not to consume it. Consuming Listeria-contaminated food can lead to listeriosis, a serious illness with symptoms like fever, headache, and gastrointestinal distress, which can manifest weeks after consumption.
Even products without visible signs of spoilage might be contaminated. Pregnant women, the elderly, children, and individuals with compromised immune systems are particularly susceptible to severe complications from listeriosis. Health professionals should be consulted if symptoms arise. As of the notice, no illnesses linked to this product have been reported.
