Quebec’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food is recalling smoked cooked ham sold by Boucherie Viau inc. due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The affected product is the regular smoked cooked ham, sold in variable formats, with a CUP of 6 46437 75444 6 and Lot: 100926JCFR. The best before date is Oct. 26, 2020. The product was vacuum-packed in a clear plastic bag and sold refrigerated in establishments in Montreal and the Montérégie region. “Anyone in possession of this product is advised not to consume it, the notice reads. Consuming food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness that can cause fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Symptoms often appear between three and 30 days after consuming contaminated food but can sometimes occur up to 70 days later. Pregnant women, the elderly, children, and people with weakened immune systems are most vulnerable. According to the ministry, even if a product does not look or smell spoiled, it may still be contaminated with the bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. The public is advised to consult with a health-care professional if symptoms develop related to the consumption of a recalled product. No cases of illness related with the consumption of this recalled product have been reported to the ministry to date.
