(Photo courtesy of Health Canada)
A meat product sold at Sobeys is being recalled by Health Canada.
Levitts Foods (Canada) Inc. is recalling certain Compliments brand and Levitts brand deli meat products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Health Canada warns of the effects from the contamination, saying “Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick.” It adds that “Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, the infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or even stillbirth. In severe cases of illness, people may die.”
As of the time of writing, there have been zero reported illness cases associated with the consumption of the products. However, there is one case of illness that is associated with a similar recall that happened back on December 7th.
Check your fridges for these specific items:
- Compliments Montreal-Style Smoked Meat 175 g, 0 68820 13357 5, BEST BEFORE 2021 JA 20 EST 48
- (Pictured) Levitts Corned Beef 150 g, 8 82756 72084 1, BEST BEFORE 2021 JA 20 EST 48
- Levitts New York Style Pastrami 150 g, 8 82756 73084 0, BEST BEFORE 2021 JA 20 EST 48
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
Check to see if you have the recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
