Charlevoisienne and Joe Smoked Meat Brand Meat Products Recalled Over Listeria Risk

Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) have issued a food recall warning for several Charlevoisienne and Joe Smoked Meat brand meat products due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall, published on July 10, 2026, affects products distributed online and in Quebec through retail and hotel, restaurant and institutional channels.

What Products Are Being Recalled?

The recall covers four meat products sold under the Charlevoisienne and Joe Smoked Meat brands. These include ‘Lardons vrac’ (2 kg, UPC 6 82114 20530 4, Lot 00049 2026AU01), ‘Lardons’ (200 g, UPC 6 28114 26053 2, Lot 00055 2026AU01), ‘Jambon Quebecois a l’erable Entier’ (2.5 kg, UPC 6 28114 26061 7, Lot 00027 2026AU01), and Joe Smoked Meat ‘Smoked Meat Maigre’ (400 g, UPC 6 28114 26397 7, Lot 00034 2026AU01). The ‘Jambon Quebecois a l’erable Entier’ may also have been sold clerk-served or repackaged in smaller portions, possibly without labels showing the same brand, product name or lot number. The products were recalled by Boucherie Charcuterie Lyn Tremblay Inc.

Why Was This Recall Issued?

The recall was triggered by test results that identified possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious illness. The CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of additional products, and is verifying that industry is removing the affected items from the marketplace. No illnesses have been reported in connection with these products so far.

Who Is Affected?

The recalled products were distributed online and in the province of Quebec, reaching both general retail consumers and hotels, restaurants and institutions. Anyone who purchased these items, including those who may have received them clerk-served or in repackaged form without matching labels, could be affected. Pregnant women, older adults, young children and people with weakened immune systems face the highest risk of severe illness from Listeria monocytogenes.

What Should You Do?

Consumers who have any of the recalled products should not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute them. The products should be thrown out or returned to the place of purchase. Anyone who believes they became sick after eating a recalled product should contact their healthcare provider. Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness, and can appear well after consumption. Concerned consumers can also check with the retailer where the product was purchased if they are unsure whether an item is affected, especially for products that may have been repackaged without clear labeling.

Official Statement

According to the CFIA notice, ‘the affected products are being recalled from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.’ The agency noted that this recall was triggered by test results and that no illnesses have been reported to date. For public enquiries, the CFIA can be reached at 1-613-773-2342 or by email at information@inspection.gc.ca. Media may contact CFIA media relations at 613-773-6600 or cfia.media.acia@inspection.gc.ca.