Charlevoisienne and Joe Smoked Meat Products Recalled
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Health Canada recalls Charlevoisienne and Joe Smoked Meat brand products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by Health Canada on August 3, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
The affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. This recall was triggered by test results. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.
Which Products Are Affected
- Charlevoisienne "Lardons vrac", 2 kg, UPC 6 82114 20530 4, Lot: 00049 2026AU01 (Distribution: Hotels, restaurants and institutions)
- Charlevoisienne "Lardons", 200 g, UPC 6 28114 26053 2, Lot: 00055 2026AU01 (Distribution: Retail)
- Charlevoisienne "Jambon Québécois à l'érable Entier", 2.5 kg, UPC 6 28114 26061 7, Lot: 00027 2026AU01 (This product may have been sold clerk-served or in smaller packages)
- Joe Smoked Meat "Smoked Meat Maigre", 400 g, UPC 6 28114 26397 7, Lot: 00034 2026AU01 (Distribution: Retail)
Recalling firm: Boucherie Charcuterie Lyn Tremblay Inc.
What You Should Do
Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute recalled products. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased. If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, contact your healthcare provider. Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick.
Why This Matters
Listeria contamination poses a serious health risk, particularly to pregnant women, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems, potentially leading to severe illness or stillbirth.
Source
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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