Canada recalls selected organic cheeses from three brands over Listeria risk
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency recalled selected organic cheeses sold under L'Ancêtre, Farm Boy and Life Smart on October 14 over possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The products were distributed nationally.
Event / data period: 2026-10-14
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The agency's notice lists several cheese varieties and lot codes from the three brands. CFIA test results triggered the recall, and the public warning says affected products should not be consumed, sold or distributed.
CFIA said no illnesses had been reported in connection with the products and that its investigation was continuing. The agency said additional products could be recalled as the investigation proceeds.
Data
Recall scope
Selected recalled cheese products, brands and lot codes.
| Brands | L'Ancêtre; Farm Boy; Life Smart |
| Affected range | Organic Swiss, medium/old/extra-sharp cheddar, three-year cheddar, mozzarella and shredded/blended cheeses |
| Selected Farm Boy codes | UPCs 8 08912 02276 5; 8 08912 02279 6; 8 08912 02278 9; 8 08912 01237 7; 8 08912 01236 0; best before 2027 JL 30 |
| Selected Life Smart code | UPC 0 59749 99105 6; best before 2027 MR 30 |
| Selected L'Ancêtre codes | Multiple UPC and lot codes listed in official notice |
| Hazard and scope | Possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination; national distribution |
Methodology
The table summarizes product names, package sizes and codes in the CFIA notice dated October 14, 2026. UPC and lot strings are text product identifiers, not quantities. The notice states national distribution.
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