CFIA recalls certain Farm Boy, Life Smart and L’Ancêtre organic cheeses over possible Listeria

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) issued a food recall warning on Oct. 14, 2026, for certain Farm Boy, Life Smart and L’Ancêtre organic cheeses because of possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The products were distributed nationally, and the recalling firm is Fromagerie L’Ancêtre Inc.

For residents, the recall matters because Listeria contamination may not be obvious: CFIA says affected food may not look or smell spoiled but can still cause illness. The agency says people should not consume, use, sell, serve or distribute the recalled products.

Affected products (by size, UPC and best-before date) include:

• Farm Boy Organic Swiss Cheese (190 g), UPC 8 08912 02276 5, best before 2027 JL 30, code 243E
• Farm Boy Organic Medium Cheddar Cheese (200 g), UPC 8 08912 02279 6, best before 2027 JL 30, code 811D
• Farm Boy Organic Old Cheddar Cheese (200 g), UPC 8 08912 02278 9, best before 2027 JL 30, code 562D
• Farm Boy Organic Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese (200 g), UPC 8 08912 01237 7, best before 2027 JL 30, code G6D
• Farm Boy Organic 3 Year Old Cheddar Cheese (195 g), UPC 8 08912 01236 0, best before 2027 JL 30, code 392Z
• Life Smart Organic Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese (200 g), UPC 0 59749 99105 6, best before 2027 MR 30, code 401E
• L’Ancêtre Organic Swiss Cheese (200 g), UPC 7 78177 49960 5, best before 2027 JL 30, code 243E
• L’Ancêtre Organic Cheddar Cheese – Shredded Old (2 kg), UPC 7 78177 82933 4, best before 2026 DE 04, code S146E
• L’Ancêtre Organic Mozza – Cheddar Shredded Cheese Blend (200 g), UPC 7 78177 49950 6, best before 2026 DE 11 or 2027 JA 17, code S150E
• L’Ancêtre Organic Mozzarella Cheese – Shredded Partially Skimmed (1 kg), UPC 7 78177 82938 9, best before 2026 DE 25, code S161E
• L’Ancêtre Organic Swiss Cheese – Shredded (1 kg), UPC 7 78177 82960 0, best before 2026 DE 25, code S164E
• L’Ancêtre Organic Cheddar Cheese – Shredded Medium (2 kg), UPC 7 78177 85132 8, best before 2027 JA 24, code S177E

CFIA testing triggered the recall. No illnesses have been reported.

CFIA is conducting a food safety investigation and says other products could be recalled. The agency says it is also verifying recalled products are being removed from stores.

CFIA says symptoms of listeriosis can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache and neck stiffness. Pregnant women, older adults and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk, CFIA says. In pregnancy, the agency says infection can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn or stillbirth. In severe cases, CFIA says listeriosis can be fatal.

The recall is listed as Class 1 under identification number RA-82779.