Public health officials in Toronto have confirmed two patients with Listeria monocytogenes infections traced to deli meat. The sliced, ready-to-eat deli meats were sold by Summerhill Market, according to the Toronto Public Health Department. The meat tested positive for Listeria contamination.
The affected meat products have labels indicating they were packaged at 446 Summerhill Avenue. They were sold on or before October 3 at the following Summerhill Market locations: While the health department continues its investigation, consumers are advised to immediately dispose of or return these sliced ready-to-eat deli meat products to the location where they were purchased. As part of its investigation, health department staff have completed an extensive risk assessment, collected samples of the surfaces and food for testing and ordered a thorough cleaning of the premises and equipment.
Foodborne pathogens are often found on slicing equipment at delis and it is not uncommon for meats and cheeses to be contaminated. About Listeria infections Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any implicated product and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure.
Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks bec.