Ottawa – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Gort’s Gouda Cheese Farm (EST 4478) are warning the public not to consume cheese products described below because they may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.
This recall is the result of an ongoing food safety investigation initiated as a result of a recent outbreak investigation. There may be recalls of additional products as the investigation at this facility continues.
All sizes of the raw milk cheeses listed below are affected by this recall.
These affected products were sold at the manufacturer's outlet, at retail stores in Alberta and British Columbia, and through internet sale from May 27 to September 14, 2013, inclusive.
Lot codes 122 to 138 are affected by this recall.
Some product packages may not bear a lot code or indicate that the cheese was made with raw milk. These products were also sold clerk-served from deli counters with or without a label or coding. Consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected product are advised to contact their retailer.
There have been reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
The manufacturer, Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm, Salmon Arm, BC is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
| Brand Name | Common Name |
|---|---|
| Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm | Medium Gouda Cheese Quaso de Prato |
| Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm | Aged Quaso de Prato |
| Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm | X Aged Quaso de Prato |
| Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm | Cumin Quaso de Prato |
| Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm | Greek Blend: Onion, Paprika, Parsley, Pepper, Thyme, Oregano Quaso de Prato |
| Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm | Gouda Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers Quaso de Prato |
| Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm | Smoked Gouda Cheese Quaso de Prato |
| Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm | Gouda Cheese with Red Peppers, Ginger Onions & Garlic Quaso de Prato |
| Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm | Peppercorn, Ginger, Paprika, Onion & Garlic Quaso de Prato |
| Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm | Parsley, Celery, Onion, Garlic, Dill & Chives Quaso de Prato |
| Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm | Maasdammer |
| Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm | Beaufort |
| Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm | Parmesan |
| Gort's Gouda Cheese Farm | Mazouda |
Source: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)