Food Recall Warning – Neilson brand Partly Skimmed Chocolate Milk recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes
- Recall date:
- June 3, 2016
- Reason for recall:
- Microbiological – Listeria
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Company / Firm:
- Saputo Inc.
- Distribution:
- Ontario, Quebec
- Extent of the distribution:
- Retail
Recall details
Ottawa, June 3, 2016 – Saputo Inc. is recalling Neilson brand Partly Skimmed Chocolate Milk from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.
Recalled products
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neilson | Partly Skimmed Chocolate Milk, 1% m.f. | 4 L | Bag clip: 1590JN01H8 Inner bag: BB/MA JN 01 2016 |
0 66800 00047 3 |
What you should do
If you think you became sick from eating a recalled product, call your doctor.
Check to see if you have recalled products in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. 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.
Background
This recall was triggered by findings by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) during its investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak. The 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 products from the marketplace.
Illnesses
There have been reported illnesses that may be associated with the consumption of this product. Further lab testing is underway to confirm the link.