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Farm Boy, Smart Life and L'Ancêtre organic cheeses recalled due to listeria risk

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Devoe, M. M. (2026, October 15). Farm Boy, Smart Life and L'Ancêtre organic cheeses recalled due to listeria risk. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/farm-boy-smart-life-and-l-anc-tre-organic-cheeses-recalled-due-to-listeria-risk/article_23cadf3a-9686-45e0-b597-dea310d2ed1c.html

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled twelve types of organic cheeses under the Farm Boy, Smart Life, and L’Ancêtre brands across Canada because they might contain Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can lead to serious illness or death. The recall was announced on Thursday.

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CIFA) recalled twelve types of organic cheeses across Canada on Thursday due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a dangerous bacteria that can cause serious illness or even death. The affected cheese brands are Farm Boy, Smart Life, and L’Ancêtre. Consumers are advised to check their refrigerators for the recalled products and discard them immediately or return them to the place of purchase.

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Twelve types of organic cheeses with the Farm Boy, Smart Life and L’Ancêtre brands are being recalled across Canada due to possible listeria contamination.

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2026-10-15 · Toronto Star

Farm Boy, Smart Life and L'Ancêtre organic cheeses recalled due to listeria risk · mixed framing

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Twelve types of organic cheeses with the Farm Boy, Smart Life and L’Ancêtre brands are being recalled across Canada due to possible listeria contamination. asserted

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CIFA) issued the recall Thursday, warning that the cheeses may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria which can cause illness, and in some cases, death. uncertain

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Farm Boy, Smart Life and L'Ancêtre organic cheeses recalled due to listeria risk

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