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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.

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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.

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