Listeria outbreak in Canada - Recalled items still on some grocery shelves.

well i am here in canada and its been a scary thing. as cold cuts are the staple of the student lunch, its hard to know what to pack (my 11 year old is at a peanut free school) and as you probably know, maple leaf have shut down their facilities in toronto but there are still other companies out there.

It's really getting hard to know, what's even safe to eat anymore. This is raising concern for me, on what's happening to the world's food supply. It seems to me that these recalls began a few years back. The products have been quite widespread, as I believe at one time, there was even a problem with some chocolate. This current mushroom thing is unnerving, and I wasn't even aware of this, until I saw it here. I buy those packages of sliced mushrooms all of the time, and won't be now, until we're told they're all safe. In the case of the mushrooms, I can't be bothered checking the brands, but will just stay away from all of them. I've already been avoiding all Maple Leaf products. I just don't feel good about purchasing them, at this time. Before this, I'd never even heard of Listeria. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. Take care.

I sure will I never buy Maple Leaf products any of it since I heard about the recall. But since this matter has been on the news for some time, why should the owner wait for Food Agency to notify them? I mean they could set aside all kinds of Maple leaf products until it's all clear rather than let them stand there and people buy them because if anything happened they will also be investigated anyway. I think both the owners and agency have to be investigated for not taking appropriate steps needed.

I haven't felt safe at all as they keep adding things to the list and so we are no longer eating any Bologna, Lunch Meat or pepperoni and now Mushrooms have come up with this on them and so no more of them for us either!!! It is shocking though to see that recalled items could still be on the shelves! In the store where I work this is not the case but I still do not feel safe and am not buying any of the products that are pre-cooked, ready to eat, meats!!! ~Heavens~

This is a typical example of people in charge not doing their job.

Hi Pose123! Oh that is terrible. I have searched on Listeria because I felt compelled to really know what it is all about and have been shocked somehow that this kind of bacteria can really be fatal especially to those with weakened immune system. I am terribly sorry for those who have been afflicted with the bacteria and hoping that the department of health in Canada will be able to monitor meat products and by products and hoping that all health agencies worldwide including our country will be doing their jobs effectively and efficiently so as to avoid things like this happening again. Thank you for sharing this because I am now aware of what this is and makes me more cautious on the food I prepare each day. Here's some additional information regarding the measures that can be taken to avoid Listeriosis and I hope it can be helpful to all of us: "Because pregnant women, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for listeriosis, CDC recommends the following measures for these persons. * Do not eat hot dogs and luncheon meats unless they are reheated until steaming hot. * Avoid cross-contaminating other foods, utensils, and food preparation surfaces with fluid from hot dog packages, and wash hands after handling hot dogs. * Do not eat soft cheeses such as feta, brie and camembert cheeses, blue-veined cheeses, and Mexican-style cheeses such as "queso blanco fresco." Cheeses that may be eaten include hard cheeses; semi-soft cheeses such as mozzarella; pasteurized processed cheeses such as slices and spreads; cream cheese; and cottage cheese. * Do not eat refrigerated pâtés or meat spreads. Canned or shelf-stable pâtés and meat spreads may be eaten. * Do not eat refrigerated smoked seafood, unless it is contained in a cooked dish, such as a casserole. Canned or shelf-stable smoked seafood may be eaten. * Do not drink raw (unpasteurized) milk or eat foods that contain unpasteurized milk. Got this from this link: http://textbookofbacteriology.net/Listeria.html Take care always..God Bless!