Quebec alerts public to Staphylococcus aureus in Grondines cheese sold in Montreal
Do not consume Grondines cheese sold at Le Marché des saveurs du Québec from July 3–15. Symptoms appear 30 minutes to 8 hours after consumption.
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Quebec's Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, working with Montreal's food inspection division, is advising residents not to consume Grondines cheese sold between July 3 and 15 at Le Marché des saveurs du Québec, located at 280 place du Marché-du-Nord in Montreal.
The cheese may contain Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium that can cause foodborne illness. The product was sold at the deli counter and sliced on request. Anyone who has the product should discard it — even if it shows no visible signs of spoilage or off-odours, consumption poses a health risk.
Staphylococcal food poisoning causes sudden onset of nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, cramping, and diarrhea. Symptoms typically appear between 30 minutes and 8 hours after eating contaminated food and resolve within 24 hours. Those experiencing symptoms should consult a healthcare professional.
No illnesses linked to this product have been reported to the ministry so far. The distributor Le Marché des saveurs du Québec is conducting a recall and coordinated this public warning with the ministry and Montreal health inspectors as a precautionary measure.
Residents with questions can contact the ministry at smsaia@mapaq.gouv.qc.ca. The ministry publishes food safety alerts and consumers can sign up online to receive them by email and follow @MAPAQaliments on X.
The facts
What cheese product is being recalled?
Grondines cheese sold at Le Marché des saveurs du Québec between July 3 and 15, 2026.
What health risk does this cheese pose?
The cheese may contain Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium that causes foodborne illness with symptoms including nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, cramping, and diarrhea.
How quickly do symptoms appear after eating contaminated cheese?
Symptoms typically appear between 30 minutes and 8 hours after consumption and resolve within 24 hours.
Where was the recalled cheese sold?
Le Marché des saveurs du Québec, located at 280 place du Marché-du-Nord in Montreal, sold the cheese at its deli counter.
