Smoked Meat Recalled Over Listeria Contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Lester Foods’ Montreal Smoked Meat products due to a possible contamination of Listeria monocytogenes.

The recalled 100g smoked meat packages were distributed in Ontario, Quebec and Canada’s Atlantic provinces.

Lester Foods reported the potentially contaminated products display a best-before date between 16 July 2010 and 24 July 2010.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can cause foodborne illness such as listeriosis, the CFIA warned.

Earlier this week, consumers from British Columbia were asked to throw away pre-cooked meat products purchased from Smith’s Quality Meats.