Coaticook White Cheddar Cheeses Recall Due to Listeria

Source: Health Canada · Canada

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Laiterie de Coaticook Limitée is recalling several Coaticook brand Mild Cheddar Curds 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 10, 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

Laiterie de Coaticook Limitée is recalling Coaticook brand Mild Cheddar Curds products from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall was triggered by the company.

Which Products Are Affected

The following products with codes "À réfrigérer après le 24JL26 / meilleur avant 07AU26" are affected:

  • Coaticook Mild Cheddar Curds - white, 50 g, UPC 59263500505
  • Coaticook Mild Cheddar Curds - white (double cut), 50 g, UPC 59263500529
  • Coaticook Mild Cheddar Curds - white, 80 g, UPC 59263500826
  • Coaticook Mild Cheddar Curds - white, 85 g, UPC 59263500857
  • Coaticook Mild Cheddar Curds - white, 12 x 85 g, UPC 59263508518
  • Coaticook Mild Cheddar Curds - white (double cut), 85 g, UPC 59263500871
  • Coaticook Mild Cheddar Curds - white, 200 g, UPC 59263502004

What You Should Do

Do not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute the recalled products. Throw them out or return them to the place of purchase. 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, and can lead to severe illness or death.

Source

Health Canada

Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Health Canada recall.

What is this Health Canada recall about?
Laiterie de Coaticook Limitée is recalling several Coaticook brand Mild Cheddar Curds products due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Health Canada. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Canada. Check with Health Canada for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Product & Food Recalls updates?
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