Sobeys recalls various cheese products over listeria risk - CityNews
Several Sobeys-owned stores across the country, excluding Quebec, is recalling various cheese products over possible listeria contamination.
kitchener.citynews.caHere’s a concise update on the Sobeys cheese recall in Canada.
- What’s happened: Sobeys and its banners issued a Canada-wide recall of several cheese-containing products due to potential listeria contamination. The recall covers products sold across Canada except Quebec. This recall is in line with a CFIA advisory warning consumers about possible health risks.[1][2][3]
- Affected stores and products: Items were sold under Sobeys banners including Co-Op, Foodland, IGA, Safeway, and Thrifty Foods, across multiple provinces. The affected items include prepared foods like pasta salads, wraps, cauliflower-based items, and other cheese-containing products. No illnesses had been reported publicly at the outset of the recall.[2][3]
- Consumer guidance: Do not consume recalled products. Dispose of them or return them to the place of purchase. If you feel unwell after consumption, contact a healthcare provider. The CFIA and health authorities emphasize carefully checking labels and stores’ recall notices for specific product lists.[3][2]
- Regional note: The recall excludes Quebec, meaning Quebec shoppers aren’t part of this particular recall scope. This distinction is consistently noted across CFIA communications and multiple local outlets.[5][3]
Illustrative example
- A shopper in Ontario who bought a cheese-containing pasta salad at an IGA or Sobeys banner should check the CFIA recall list for the exact product codes and batch numbers to determine if their item is recalled, and either discard it or return it for a refund.[3]
Would you like me to pull the latest CFIA recall notices or provide a quick checklist to verify whether a specific product you have is included? I can also summarize updates by province if you share your location.[2][5][3]