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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled Neilson chocolate milk, following confirmed illnesses relating to a listeria contamination:
Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
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Neilson | Partly Skimmed Chocolate Milk, 1% m.f. | 4 L | All Best Before dates up to and including JN22 | 0 66800 00047 3 |
Neilson | Partly Skimmed Chocolate Milk, 1% m.f. | 2 L | All Best Before dates up to and including JN22 | 0 66800 00042 8 |
Neilson | Partly Skimmed Chocolate Milk, 1% m.f. | 1 L | All Best Before dates up to and including JN22 | 0 66800 00043 5 |
Neilson | Partly Skimmed Chocolate Milk, 1% m.f. | 750 ml | All Best Before dates up to and including JN22 | 0 66800 10068 5 |
Neilson | Partly Skimmed Chocolate Milk, 1% m.f. | 473 ml | All Best Before dates up to and including JN22 | 0 66800 10023 4 |
Neilson | Partly Skimmed Chocolate Milk, 1% m.f. | 237 ml | All Best Before dates up to and including JN22 | 0 66800 10017 3 |
The recall initially included 4-litre bags, and has now been expanded to include 2-litre and 1-litre cartons, as well as 750 ml, 473 ml, and 237 ml sizes.
The affected products were manufactured at Saputo's Georgetown, Ont., and distributed in Ontario and Quebec.
The affected product had best before dates up to (and including) JN22 and can be identified by the Plant Registration Number ‘1590’ listed on the plastic tab.
Customers are advised to immediately dispose of the recalled milk immediately or return to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Customers who fall ill after consuming contaminated products are advised to contact their doctor. Contaminated food may cause a range of symptoms, including "vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headaches and neck stiffness."
In pregnant women, Listeriosis can lead to premature delivery or stillbirth, and can be fatal in the elderly or in those with weakened immune systems.
The CFIA's safety investigation into this matter is ongoing, and may result in further products being recalled.