Meatballs recalled in Canada after testing finds Listeria contamination

WeCook Inc. is recalling WeCook brand Swiss cheese meatballs, creamy mustard sauce from the marketplace because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), this recall was triggered by test results. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.

The recalled products were distributed Online and in Ontario and Quebec, Canada.

About Listeria infections

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about possible Listeria exposure.

Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop. 

Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses. 

Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, other complications, and death. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.

Recalled products:

WeCook – Swiss cheese meatballs, creamy mustard sauce

• Size – Variable
• UPC – 6 28123 55000 6
• Codes – Best Before: 2024/JL/20

As of the posting of this recall, there have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Recalled products should not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute recalled products.

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