Food Recall Warning - Ryki brand Gouda Cheese Slices recalled due to Listeria monocytogenes

Food recalls

Affected Products

Ottawa, July 29, 2019 - The food recall issued on July 23, 2019 has been updated to include additional product information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) food safety investigation.

Polish Trade Center Ltd. is recalling Ryki brand Rycki Edam Cheese Slices from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.

  • Ryki - Gouda Cheese Slices (4.76 oz)
  • Ryki -  Rycki Edam Cheese Slices (4.76 oz)
  • Ryki - Rycki Edam Smoked Cheese Slices (4.76 oz)

If you purchased this product

If you think you became sick from consuming 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:

  • Vomiting.
  • Nausea.
  • Persistent fever.
  • Muscle aches.
  • Severe headache.
  • 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.

For more information

CFIA Food Recalls