If you haven’t seen this already, Maple Leaf Foods has recalled a TON of deli meat contaminated with nasty listeriosis.

One person has died, and 17 cases of listeriosis have been confirmed: 13 in Ontario, two in British Columbia and one each in Saskatchewan and Quebec. There are still 16 more suspected, but unconfirmed, cases of listeriosis also in Ontario.

The products that are part of the recall have been distributed to nursing homes, delis and restaurants across Canada, including McDonald’s and Mr. Sub.

Exposure to the listeria bacteria can lead to listeriosis, particularly in the elderly, the very young, pregnant women or those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, cramps and fever.

See a full list of the recalled meats and a detailed story from CTV here.

We rarely buy deli meat anymore because of the nitrates (and other goodies you can read about here), but occasionally buy preservative-free, cooked, fresh sliced meat from our local butcher. Ironically, because of running short on time, I picked up some processed turkey from the grocery store this week — luckily, it wasn’t from Maple Leaf.

In other news, dollar store ponies can attack your children with eyes that fall out! Not so plush now, are you, made in China Playful Pony imported by Canasia Toys & Gifts Inc. of Vaughan.

UPDATE, MON. AUG. 25: All meat has now been recalled from Maple Leaf’s Toronto Plant. Click here for more details, and here for a complete list of affected products.

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