Give And Go Prepared Foods Corp.

Toronto, ON – Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp., a major North American baked goods manufacturer, is facing renewed scrutiny after a significant Listeria contamination prompted a large-scale product recall across the United States and Canada.

The recalls, impacting various muffins and loaf cakes, raise serious concerns about food safety protocols at Give and Go facilities and potential health risks to consumers.

Extensive Product Recall Initiated

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued recall notices this week affecting multiple Give and Go products sold under various brand names.

Recalled items include muffins, mini muffins, and loaf cakes distributed at major retailers such as Costco, Walmart, and Loblaws across North America.

Consumers are urged to check their refrigerators and freezers for affected products with specific “Best Before” dates and lot codes.

Listeria Contamination Confirmed

The recall was initiated following the detection of Listeria monocytogenes in samples collected during routine testing at a Give and Go Prepared Foods manufacturing plant.

Listeria infection can cause severe illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

Symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions.

Impact on Consumers and Retailers

Retailers are actively removing affected products from shelves and issuing point-of-sale notifications to inform customers of the recall.

Consumers who have purchased recalled products are advised to discard them immediately or return them to the point of purchase for a full refund.

Give and Go Prepared Foods Corp. has established a consumer hotline and website to address inquiries and provide detailed information about the recall.

Give and Go's Response

Give and Go has stated that it is cooperating fully with the CFIA and FDA in the investigation.

The company has initiated a thorough review of its food safety protocols and sanitation practices at the affected facility.

Give and Go is working to identify the source of the contamination and implement corrective actions to prevent future incidents.

Ongoing Investigation and Future Steps

The CFIA and FDA are conducting ongoing investigations to determine the full extent of the contamination and assess the effectiveness of Give and Go's corrective measures.

Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses. Consumers are advised to stay informed about potential product expansions to the recall.

Health officials recommend that anyone who believes they may have symptoms of Listeria infection consult a healthcare professional immediately.