CFIA recalls William Davids Foods sandwiches over listeria

Canadian Food Inspection Agency
News Release

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and William Davids Foods Limited are warning the public not to consume William Davids roast beef sandwiches described below because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

This is a follow up recall resulting from the original recall incident of roast beef conducted by Les Salaisons Desco Inc. (EST 501).

The following William Davids sandwiches are affected by this alert:

Product
Best Before dates (up to and including)

Roast Beef - White Sandwich
10/24/08 (October 24, 2008)

Roast Beef - Brown Sandwich
10/24/08 (October 24, 2008)

R. Beef & Hot Peppers Kaiser Bun
10/30/08 (October 30, 2008)

R. Beef & Cheese Kaiser Bun
10/30/08 (October 30, 2008)

R. Beef & Gravy Kaiser Bun
10/30/08 (October 30, 2008)

R. Beef & Baconator Kaiser Bun
10/30/08 (October 30, 2008)

R. Beef, Bacon & Cheese Kaiser Bun
10/30/08 (October 30, 2008)

Assorted 8" Sub
10/30/08 (October 30, 2008)

Beef & Cheese 8" Sub
10/30/08 (October 30, 2008)

Hoagie 8" Sub
10/30/08 (October 30, 2008)

These products have been distributed in Ontario.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness. Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu-like illness, however, infections during pregnancy can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.

The manufacturer, William Davids Foods Limited, Oshawa, Ontario, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on Listeria monocytogenes, visit the Food Facts web page at:
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/concen/cause/listeriae.shtml

For information on receiving recalls by e-mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at www.inspection.gc.ca.

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