# Major Recall Alert: Popular Food Items, Including Carbonara Pasta Salad with Ham and Bacon, Chicken & Black Bean Wrap, Salmon Spinach Pinwheels, and More Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Contamination at Sobeys Stores
## Why This Recall is Important
A significant recall has been issued for multiple food products sold under the Sobeys family of banners across Canada. The affected products pose a potential health risk due to possible *Listeria monocytogenes* contamination.
*Listeria monocytogenes* is a harmful bacteria that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in vulnerable groups such as pregnant women, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhea. In severe cases, it can lead to meningitis or septicemia. Acting quickly and responsibly in response to this recall is essential to safeguard your health and that of your loved ones.
## Details of the Recall
The recall was officially announced on October 31887 (via Canada’s Food Inspection Agency), and the affected products are currently being removed from shelves in various Sobeys-affiliated stores nationwide. Below, we’ve outlined the key details you need to know:
### **Recalled Products**
The impacted food items include a variety of ready-to-eat meals, phyllo pastries, wraps, and vegetarian dishes sold at Sobeys’ banners across Canada. The products may have been available at the following stores:
- **Atlantic Canada**: Coop, Foodland, Sobeys
- **Ontario**: Foodland, IGA, Safeway, Sobeys
- **Western Canada**: IGA, Safeway, Sobeys, Thrifty Foods
#### **List of Recalled Products**:
- Carbonara Pasta Salad with Ham and Bacon
- Chicken & Black Bean Wrap
- Creamy Carbonara Pasta Salad with Bacon and Peas
- Creamy Garlic and Spinach Pasta Salad
- Halibut Stuffed Phyllo Pastry with Spinach & Artichoke, raw, Ocean Wise
- Parmesan Cauliflower Cakes
- Parmesan Cheese Cauliflower Cake
- Salmon Pinwheel Spinach & Artichoke, raw, previously frozen, Ocean Wise
- Sockeye Salmon Stuffed Phyllo Pastry with Spinach & Artichoke, raw, Ocean Wise
- Spinach Feta Cauliflower Cake
- Spinach Feta Cauliflower Cakes
- Spinach Feta Cheese Cauliflower Cake
- Stuffed Mushroom Caps with Spinach & Artichoke
- Stuffed Sole Filets with Spinach & Artichoke, raw, Ocean Wise
### **Reason for the Recall**
The recall is due to the potential contamination of *Listeria monocytogenes*. Consuming products contaminated with this bacteria can lead to listeriosis, a condition with serious health consequences.
## What You Should Do
If you purchased any of the recalled products, follow these steps immediately:
1. **Do Not Consume**: Avoid eating any of the recalled items.
2. **Check Your Kitchen**: Cross-reference the product list with items in your refrigerator or freezer.
3. **Dispose Safely**: Discard the affected products in a sealed bag to prevent cross-contamination.
4. **Seek a Refund**: Most stores will honor a refund for recalled products. Contact your local store for return and reimbursement details.
5. **Monitor for Symptoms**: If you or a family member consumed any of the items and experience symptoms like fever, fatigue, or gastroenteritis, consult a healthcare provider immediately.
More information can be found on the official recall notice: [Canadian Food Inspection Agency Recall Alert](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/certain-cheese-products-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes).
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