The Public Health Agency of Canada is warning seven more cases of E.coli related illness have been linked to Gort’s Gouda cheese recall issued last week.
The agency is now investigating a total of 21 cases of E. coli O157:H7 illness — 9 in B.C., 9 in Alberta and one each in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Quebec.
One person in B.C. has died as the result of E.coli infection linked to the cheese recall.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled 14 raw milk cheese products sold online, at the Gort’s Gouda Cheese Farm in Salmon Arm and elsewhere in B.C. and Alberta between May 27 to Sept. 14.
On Thursday, the agency added Gort’s Gouda Cheese Farm brand Mild Gouda Cheese to the list.
See the full recall list here.
E. coli O157:H7 can pose a serious public health risk. It can cause severe stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting. Serious complications of an E. coli O157:H7 infection can include kidney failure. Most people who become ill from E. coli bacteria will recover within 5 to 10 days.
Anyone who has bought recalled products is encouraged not to eat them. Check your refrigerator and if you have any of the recalled product in your home, return it to the point of purchase or throw it out.
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