Back bacon recalled in Canada after testing finds Listeria

Pavao Meats & Deli Ltd. is recalling European Butcher brand back bacon from the marketplace because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results.

About Listeria infections
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any recalled product and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure.

Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop. 

Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses. 

Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, other complications and death. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.

Recalled product:

European Butcher – Canadian back bacon half

• Size – Variable
• UPC – Starting with 0 215096
• Codes – Batch #177

European Butcher – Canadian back bacon chuncks

• Size – Variable
• UPC – Starting with 0 200386
• Codes – Batch #177

European Butcher – Canadian back bacon sliced

• Size – Variable
• UPC – Starting with 0 200029
• Codes – Batch #177

As of the posting of this recall, there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products. The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled products from the marketplace.

Consumers should not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute recalled products. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.

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