Four meat products recalled in Quebec due to possible Listeria contamination

Several Charlevoisienne and Joe Smoked Meat products sold in Quebec are being recalled because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

The recall affects Charlevoisienne “Lardons vrac,” Charlevoisienne “Lardons,” Charlevoisienne “Jambon Québécois à l’érable Entier” and Joe Smoked Meat “Smoked Meat Maigre,” according to a food recall warning issued Friday.

Consumers who purchased the products should not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute them. The recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the place where they were purchased.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause illness. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness.

Older adults, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems are particularly vulnerable to serious complications, the notice says.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of the recalled products, according to the recall notice.