Coaticook, the Quebec‑based cheese maker, announced on August 4, 2026 that it is recalling 31 white cheddar cheese products distributed throughout the province after identifying a potential Listeria contamination. The recall applies to all batches of the white cheddar variety currently on store shelves or in the supply chain, and the company is urging anyone who may have purchased the cheese to stop using it immediately.
The recall has been issued as a precautionary food‑safety measure. Coaticook has asked retailers to remove the affected items from their displays and has provided guidance for consumers on how to return or safely discard the product. Health authorities have been notified, and the company is cooperating with provincial food‑safety officials to investigate the source of the possible contamination. At this time, no illnesses linked to the cheese have been reported, and the recall is intended to prevent any health issues before they arise.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious infection, particularly in pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Food producers in Canada are required to act swiftly when a contamination risk is identified, and recalls such as this are part of standard protocol to protect public health. Coaticook, known for its dairy products across Quebec, said it will continue to monitor the situation and keep the public informed as more information becomes available.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled white cheddar cheese are advised to check the packaging for the product name and batch information, and to follow the company’s instructions for return or disposal. The recall remains in effect until the affected inventory has been fully removed from the market and the safety of the product can be confirmed.