La fromagerie Fritz Kaiser Inc. of Noyan, Que. Listeriosis is a potentially life-threatening illness caused by Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. Young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk.
Listeriosis can cause mothers in the first three months of pregnancy to miscarry.
La fromagerie Fritz Kaiser Inc. is voluntarily recalling the cheese product. Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria will not look or smell spoiled. Consumers can dispose of the product or return the product to the plant in Noyan, Que. for a refund. There are no reported illnesses from this product to date.