CERTAIN FREYBE BRAND HEAD CHEESE MAY CONTAIN SALMONELLA BACTERIA

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume Head Cheese described below because this product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected product, Freybe brand Head Cheese, was distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, northwest Ontario, Yukon, and may have been distributed nationally. All products sold up to and including July 14, 2010 are affected by this recall. This product may have been sold from deli counters at consumers’ request or repackaged at the store. If the original product identity is not evident, consumers are advised to check at the point of purchase to determine if the product is affected. The CFIA is aware of a Salmonella Chester outbreak and is collaborating with the Public Health Agency of Canada, British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (BC CDC), and Health Canada to investigate these illnesses. Follow the link to find out more.