The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled 31 products manufactured by a Newfoundland and Labrador-based company because they may be contaminated with Listeria bacteria.
"The manufacturer, Smith's Snack Service Ltd. of Norman's Cove, N.L., is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace," the agency said in a press release.
The agency said it will monitor the effectiveness of the recall, which includes meats, sandwiches, cakes, and pies distributed in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The products have the UPC code 623858.
The CFIA also said there have been no reported illnesses due to the recalled products.
Listeria-related recalls have made headlines since the end of August. A listeriosis outbreak linked to food products at a Maple Leaf plant in Toronto has led to 17 deaths.
On Wednesday, Maple Leaf Foods announced they were reopening the plant.
The company's CEO, Michael McCain says that production is being phased in and tests will be completed before any food is sold to the public. The CFIA will also give its approval before any products are shipped out of the plant.
Listeriosis is a foodborne illness that may cause high fever, severe headaches, neck stiffness, and nausea.
Pregnant women, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to the illness.
