Certain cheeses sold in Ontario are being recalled because of microbial contamination

"Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products."

Cheese at a grocery store.

Cheese at a grocery store.

Tea | Dreamstime
Senior Writer

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has published a notification regarding a food recall of cheeses sold in Ontario due to microbial contamination in the form of Staphylococcus aureus.

"Do not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected products," advises the notification of the seven cheeses, which were also sold in Alberta, B.C. and Quebec.

The affected products are:

  • Rumba Queso Campesino Country Cheese
  • Rumba Asadero Mexican Style Cheese
  • Rumba Queso Fresco Fresco Cheese
  • Rumba Campesino
  • Rumba Asadero
  • Sabana Queso Fresco Grilling Cheese
  • Sombrero Asadero Grilling Cheese
Further information about the affected cheeses such as sizes, codes and UPC can be found on the government's website.
According to Health Canada, Staphylococcus aureus is an opportunistic pathogen that can cause a variety of issues.
"The bacteria are a leading cause of food poisoning, resulting from the consumption of food contaminated with enterotoxins," they say. "Staphylococcal food intoxication involves rapid onset of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, cramps, and diarrhea. Symptoms usually resolve after 24 hours."

To stay up to date on what Health Canada is warning Canadians about, you can sign up to get alerts emailed straight to your inbox so you never miss out on what the government wants you to be aware of in terms of food safety for yourself and your loved ones.

This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.

From Your Site Articles
canadian food inspection agencyhealth canadafood recall
CanadaNews
  • Sarah Rohoman

    Senior Writer

    Sarah Rohoman (she/her) was a Senior Writer with Narcity Media. She has worked at BuzzFeed Canada, Yahoo Canada, and CBC Radio in news, lifestyle, ecommerce, and social media. She has an MA in Journalism from Western University and a BA from McGill. She loves libraries, alpacas, and all things witchy.

So many foods are being recalled in Canada including from Walmart, Costco & Amazon

Recalled foods include rice, potato chips, ice cream & more. 😰

Popular foods are being recalled in Canada including from Loblaws, Zehrs & Co-op brands

The latest recalls include products linked to over 100 salmonella cases. 🫣

9 food recalls issued in Canada recently for beef burgers, Pizza Pops, baby food, and more

Chocolates sold at Costco were recalled in January.

2 Canadian tourists have died in a bus crash in the Dominican Republic

13 other Canadians were injured in the crash.

Canadian passport fees are going up this month and you'll pay more to get the travel document

"Fees for travel documents will be adjusted each year to align with inflation."

CRA offers automatic tax filing and it could help 'put more money in your pocket'

You could be eligible for the service without even knowing it.

I moved to Toronto and discovered the worst thing about renting here (it's not the prices)

It's not for the weak!

Parks Canada is hiring for high-paying jobs with salaries up to $129K a year and $41 an hour

Some jobs are in national parks! 🏞️

BC is getting rid of time changes and the last spring forward is this weekend

The province will soon be on daylight saving time permanently.

Mark Carney got publicly called out by a Liberal MP for his support of Iran strikes (VIDEO)

Liberal MP Will Greaves released a video openly criticizing Carney's stance.

Gene-edited pork has been approved in Canada but labels aren't mandatory

It's the only genetically modified meat approved for sale in Canada.

Ontario's safest cities for driving were revealed and you might not expect the top locations

It's based on accidents and infractions like distracted driving and speeding. 🚗

I moved from Vancouver to Toronto and my closet went through culture shock

How to dress like a Torontonian. 👇