Levitts Foods (Canada) Inc. is recalling Compliments brand smoked beef pastrami from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
This product was distributed in Alberta, Nova Scotia, Ontario and possibly nationally.
Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below.
Anyone who thinks they became sick from consuming a recalled product should call their doctor.
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.
This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) test results. 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 the recalled product from the marketplace.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
Company information
Levitts Foods (Canada) Inc.: Simon Larochelle, 514-367-1654
Public enquiries
Toll-free: 1-800-442-2342 (Canada and U.S.)
Telephone: 1-613-773-2342 (local or international)
Email: [email protected]
