Meatballs recalled in Canada after testing found Listeria contamination

WeCook Inc. recalls WeCook brand Swiss cheese meatballs and creamy mustard sauce from the market due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), this recall was caused by test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.

The recalled products were distributed online and in Ontario and Quebec, Canada.

About Listeria infections

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell putrid, but it can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products and developed symptoms of a Listeria infection should seek medical attention and tell their doctor about possible exposure to Listeria.

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

Symptoms of a Listeria infection may include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headaches, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are needed to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other diseases.

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

Recalled products:

WeCook – Swiss cheese meatballs, creamy mustard sauce

• Size – Variable
• UPC – 6 28123 55000 6
• Codes – Best before: 2024/JL/20

At the time this recall was issued, no illnesses associated with the consumption of this product have been reported.

Do not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute recalled products.

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