A Quebec company is pulling its Black Forest Ham Sandwiches from store shelves after testing revealed possible Listeria contamination. Food safety officials issued the Class 1 (high-risk) recall on April 12.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) identified Listeria monocytogenes in Cuisine Fraicheur Urbaine brand Black Forest Ham Sandwiches during routine testing. The company has now recalled all 179-gram sandwiches with UPC code 0 639725 401603 and a “Best Before” date of April 16, 2025.
Black Forest Ham Sandwich.Photo Source: Goverment of canada
No illnesses linked to these sandwiches have been reported so far, but health officials warn that symptoms can take up to 70 days to appear after eating contaminated food.
“Food contaminated with Listeria may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick,” the CFIA states in its warning. The agency is now checking that stores have removed all affected products and investigating whether other items might need to be recalled.
Listeria poses special dangers for pregnant women, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems. While healthy adults might experience fever, muscle aches, nausea and headaches, the infection can cause miscarriage or stillbirth in pregnant women. In severe cases, Listeria can be fatal.
The CFIA advises anyone who has purchased these sandwiches to either throw them away or return them to the store where they were bought. Those who think they may have become ill from eating the product should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
Consumers can verify if they have the recalled sandwich by checking the packaging for the specific brand, size, UPC code, and best-before date listed in the recall notice.
The CFIA urges the public to stay vigilant and monitor for Listeria symptoms, which can include persistent fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, and muscle aches. Anyone experiencing these symptoms after consuming the product should seek medical attention promptly.
For those concerned about future recalls, the CFIA offers email notifications about food safety alerts through their website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cuisine Fraicheur Urbaine brand Black Forest Ham Sandwiches are being recalled. They come in a 179-gram package with UPC code 0 639725 401603 and a “Best Before” date of April 16, 2025. The recall only affects products sold in Quebec.
The sandwiches are being recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) discovered this contamination during routine testing. This is classified as a Class 1 (high-risk) recall, which means there is a reasonable probability that consuming the product could cause serious health consequences or death.
If you have purchased one of the recalled ham sandwiches, do not eat it. You should either throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it. Check your refrigerator for the specific brand, size, UPC code, and best-before date listed in the recall notice. If you think you may have eaten one of these sandwiches, monitor yourself for symptoms and contact your healthcare provider if you develop any concerning symptoms.
Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. It’s important to note that symptoms may not appear until up to 70 days after consuming contaminated food. For pregnant women, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems, the infection can be more serious and even life-threatening. Pregnant women may only experience mild flu-like symptoms, but the infection can lead to miscarriage, premature delivery, or infection of the newborn.
As of April 13, 2025, no illnesses have been reported in connection with these recalled ham sandwiches. However, because symptoms of Listeria infection can take up to 70 days to appear, health officials are continuing to monitor the situation. The CFIA has stated that it is conducting a food safety investigation which may lead to the recall of other products.
You can stay informed about food recalls by signing up for email notifications from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). They provide regular updates on food safety alerts and recalls. Visit the CFIA website and look for their email subscription service. You can also follow them on social media for the latest updates on food safety issues and recalls.
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