Listeria-Contaminated Egg Salad Recalled In Canada

February 18, 2009

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning consumers that certain products containing egg salad manufactured  by Plaisirs Gastronomique Inc. may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes and have been recalled by the manufacturer.

The recall affects the following egg salad sandwich products, distributed in Québec and Ontario.

• Ziggy's brand Egg Salad on Whole Wheat Bread (160g): UPC #0 60383 97957 7; Best Before date up to and including February 17
  
• Ziggy's brand Egg Salad on White Bread (160g): UPC #0 60383 97956 0; Best Before date up to and including February 17
  

Egg salad and egg salad sandwiches sold between February 2nd and February 17th, inclusive, at the following chain stores, independent retailers and delis in Ontario and Quebec:

• Loblaws – Quebec
  
• Provigo- Quebec
  
• Metro – Quebec
  
• IGA – Quebec
  
• Bonichoix – Quebec
  
• Boni-soir – Quebec
  
• Voisin - Quebec
  
• Marché Richelieu - Quebec
  
• L’intermarché - Quebec
  
• IGA Extra – Quebec
  
• Omni – Quebec
  
• Loeb – Ontario
  
• Axep – Quebec
  
• Ultramar - Quebec
  
• Tradition – Quebec
  
• Le dépanneur – Quebec
  

Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious illness in susceptible individuals. CFIA is urging consumers to check their refrigerators for – and discard – these recalled items.