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Food Recall Warning: La Fromagerie Hamel brand "St-Felicien lait cru France (Rhone-Alpes)" Cheese Recalled Due to E. coli O26:H11(Marketwire (Canada) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) OTTAWA, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - July 28, 2014) - Product photos are available at http://bit.ly/1rUOtQR La Fromagerie Hamel is recalling La fromagerie Hamel brand "St-Felicien lait cru France (Rhone-Alpes)" cheese from the marketplace due to possible E. coli O26:H11 contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below. The following product has been sold in Quebec. Recalled product ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brand Product Size UPC Codes ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- La fromagerie "St-Felicien lait 180 g none 11772104 Hamel cru Best Before France (Rhone- 19/08/2014 Alpes)" ----------------------------------------------------------------------------What you should do Check to see if you have recalled product in your home. Recalled product should be thrown out or returned to the store where it was purchased. Food contaminated with E. coli O26:H11 may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, mild to severe abdominal cramps and watery to bloody diarrhea. In severe cases of illness, some people may have seizures or strokes, need blood transfusions and kidney dialysis or live with permanent kidney damage. In severe cases of illness, people may die. - Learn more about the health risks - Sign up for recall notifications by email or follow us on Twitter - View our detailed explanation of the food safety investigation and recall process Background This recall was triggered by a recall in another country. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings. The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace. Illnesses There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. More information -- CFIA: www.inspection.gc.ca/contactus FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Media enquiries CFIA Media Relations 613-773-6600 Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency |