OTTAWA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume Old Style brand Pastrami because it may be contaminated with Listeria.
The affected product, Old Style brand Pastrami is sold in 450 gram packages with a Best Before date of Jan. 15, 2009.
The product has been distributed in Ontario.
The CFIA is working with the manufacturer, Mariposa Meats, Mississauga, Ont., to have the affected product removed from stores.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with consumption of the product.
Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, nausea and even death in rare cases.
