Cheese is recalled in Quebec because of E. coli concerns.

Les Fromageries Pimar Inc. is recalling Bonvallis brand Nevat (cheese) because of E. coli contamination.

According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the recalled product was sold in Quebec, Canada.

Recalled product:

Brand Product Size Codes UPC
Bonvallis Nevat (cheese) Approx. 2.4 kg Batch: 32062022Best before: 18/11/2022 None

Consumers and retailers should not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.

About E. coli infections

Anyone who has eaten any of the implicated products and developed symptoms of E. coli infection should seek medical attention and tell their doctor about their possible food poisoning. Specific tests are required to diagnose the infections, which mimic other illnesses.

The symptoms of E. coli infections vary for each person but often include severe stomach cramps and bloody diarrhea. Some patients may also have a fever. Most patients recover within five to seven days. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), others can develop severe or life-threatening symptoms and complications.

About 5 to 10 percent of those diagnosed with E. coli develop a potentially life-threatening kidney failure complication known as a hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS). Symptoms of HUS include fever, abdominal pain, feeling very tired, decreased frequency of urination, small unexplained bruises or bleeding, and pallor.

Many people with HUS recover within a few weeks, but some suffer permanent injuries or death. This condition can occur among people of any age but is most common in children younger than five years old because of their immature immune systems, older adults because of deteriorating immune systems, and people with compromised immune systems such as cancer patients.

People who experience HUS symptoms should immediately seek emergency medical care. People with HUS will likely be hospitalized because the condition can cause other serious and ongoing problems such as hypertension, chronic kidney disease, brain damage, and neurologic problems.

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