Oysters and paneer cheese are being recalled in Canada because they may be contaminated with generic E. coli. This pathogen is not a specific health threat but may indicate contamination with fecal material. Testing for this type of pathogen is a form of process control. The recalling firms are Mother Dairy CA and A.C. Covert Distributors/True North Seafood Company.

The  Paneer cheese recalled is manufactured by the Mother Dairy brand . The issue is the possible presence of non-pathogenic E. coli bacteria. The recalled product is Mother Dairy Paneer Fresh Cheese which is packaged in 340-gram containers. The UPC number that is printed on the label is         6 98708 98763 3. The code is the best by date BB 2022/10/23. It was sold in Alberta at the retail level. This pathogen is not a specific health threat but may indicate contamination with fecal material. Testing for this type of pathogen is a form of process control. The recalling firms are Mother Dairy CA and A.C. Covert Distributors/True North Seafood Company. The recalled product was sold in Alberta, Canada. There is concern that consumers may still have the product in their homes. Consumers and retailers should not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product.

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Consumer advice -Hotels, restaurants, and retailers should not use, sell, serve or distribute the affected product. The recalled products should not be consumed. If you purchased either this paneer cheese or the oysters with those specific codes and numbers, do not eat them. You can throw them away in sealed or double-bagged packages inside secure garbage can so others can’t access them, or you can take them back to the store where you bought them for a full refund. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling these items. 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. Symptoms of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infection vary for each person but often include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea (often bloody), and vomiting. Some people may have a fever, which usually is not very high (less than 101˚F/38.5˚C). Most people get better within 5 to 7 days. Specific tests are required to diagnose the infections, which can mimic other illnesses.