The CBC reported that one person has died and ten have become ill in British Columbia and Alberta after eating E. coli tainted products from Gort’s Gouda Cheese Farm of Salmon Arm.
A statement from Health Canada said there were four cases of illness in B.C. and seven in Alberta. One person is still recovering in hospital and several cases remain under investigation, said B.C. Centre for Disease Control epidemiologist Dr. Eleni Galanis. The illnesses began in July, with the majority of infected people displaying symptoms in late August to early September.
All sizes of the raw milk cheeses listed below are affected by the recall:
Medium Gouda Cheese Quaso de Prato.
Aged Quaso de Prato.
X Aged Quaso de Prato.
Cumin Quaso de Prato.
Greek Blend: Onion, Paprika, Parsley, Pepper, Thyme, Oregano Quaso de Prato.
Gouda Cheese with Jalapeno Peppers Quaso de Prato.
Smoked Gouda Cheese Quaso de Prato.
Gouda Cheese with Red Peppers, Ginger, Onions & Garlic Quaso de Prato.
Peppercorn, Ginger, Paprika, Onion & Garlic Quaso de Prato.
Parsley, Celery, Onion, Garlic, Dill & Chives Quaso de Prato.
Maasdammer.
Beaufort.
Parmesan.
Mazouda.
An alert from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency states the affected products have lot codes 122 to 138 and were sold at the manufacturer’s outlet, at retail stores in Alberta and B.C, and through internet sales from May 27 to Sept. 14, 2013, inclusive.
Some product packages may not bear a lot code or indicate that the cheese was made with raw milk, and CFIA advises consumers who are unsure if they have purchased the affected product to contact their retailer.
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