OTTAWA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning the public not to consume certain products containing ham salad manufactured by Plaisirs Gastronomiques Inc. in Quebec because they may be contaminated with Listeria.

The warning applies to ham salad and ham salad products, including ham salad sandwiches, manufactured at chain stores and other independent retailers and deli stores in Quebec.

Plaisirs Gastronomiques, of Boisbriand, Que., has instructed all retailers who have used the ham salad to make ham sandwiches and other ham salad products to voluntarily remove any affected products from the marketplace.

The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

Consumers who have purchased such products between Feb. 11 and Feb. 20 inclusive are advised to check at the place of purchase to determine if they have the recalled products.

Consumers who would still have these products in their refrigerators, are advised not to consume them.