CFIA recalls multiple cheese brands over possible Listeria contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled certain cheese products sold under the brands Paradise Island Cheese, Bothwell, Only Goodness and Western Family because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall was last updated April 2, 2026, and lists Gay Lea Co-operative Ltd. as the recalling company.

The CFIA warns that food contaminated with Listeria may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause illness. Symptoms can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk, the agency says.

The recall includes retail-sized packages and larger-format products sold to hotels, restaurants, institutions and manufacturers.

Retail products listed by the CFIA include:

• Paradise Island Cheese, Parmesan – Shaved Cheese (170 g), UPC 0 59684 15328 1, codes 2026-JL-25; 2026-AU-10
• Paradise Island Cheese, Asiago – Shredded Cheese (170 g), UPC 4 59684 05316 1, code 2026-JL-25
• Paradise Island Cheese, Cheddar Sharp Shredded Cheese (270 g), UPC 0 59684 15237 6, code 2026-AU-10
• Paradise Island Cheese, Nacho Grande – Shredded 3 cheese blend (270 g), UPC 0 59684 15473 5, code 2026-AU-10
• Bothwell, Shredded Three Cheese Nacho Blend (400 g), UPC 0 59684 15474 5, code 2026-JUN-12
• Bothwell, Shredded Three Cheese Nacho Blend (1 kg), UPC 0 59684 15475 2, codes 2026-JUN-11; 2026-JUN-12
• Only Goodness, Lactose Free Medium Cheddar Shredded Cheese (375 g), UPC 0 62639 37122 7, code 2026-AU-02
• Only Goodness, Lactose Free Mozzarella Shredded Cheese (375 g), UPC 0 62639 37123 4, code 2026-AU-01
• Western Family, Shredded Parmesan Cheese (170 g), UPC 0 62639 31151 3, codes 2026 JL 25; 2026 AU 10

People should not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute the recalled products, the CFIA says. The agency says recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the location where they were purchased.

The CFIA says the recall was triggered by the company and there have been no reported illnesses associated with consumption of the affected products. The agency is conducting a food safety investigation that may lead to the recall of other products.

The recall is classified as Class 1. The CFIA identification number is RA-81840.