OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – Jul 18, 2013) –
Product photos are available at
http://bit.ly/1bMK2PK.
The public warning issued on July 15, 2013 has been updated to
include additional product codes.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Agropur are
warning the public not to consume the Il Villaggio brand Gorgonzola
Dolce Cheese described below because it may be contaminated with
Listeria monocytogenes.
The affected product, Il Villaggio brand Gorgonzola Dolce
Cheese, imported from Italy, is sold in a 150 g package bearing UPC
67400 01454 9.
The following additional Best Before dates / Lot # are affected
by this updated alert:
|
Best Before date |
Lot # |
| 13OC01 | L011013149 |
| 13SE24 | L240913142 |
| 13SE16 | L160913134 |
| 13SE09 | L090913127 |
| 13AU26 | L260813113 |
| 13AU19 | L190813106 |
| 13AU13 | L130813100 |
| 13AU05 | L050813092 |
| 13JL24 | L240713080 |
| 13JL17 | L170713078 |
This product has been distributed nationally.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the
consumption of this product.
Food contaminated with
Listeria monocytogenesmay not look or smell spoiled.
Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria may cause
listeriosis, a foodborne illness. Listeriosis can cause high fever,
severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Pregnant women, the
elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at
risk. Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu-like
illness, however, infections during pregnancy can lead to premature
delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
The importer, Agropur, St-Hubert, Quebec, is voluntarily
recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is
monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
For more information, consumers and industry can contact:
Agropur Cheese and Ingredients Division
Fine Cheese Business Unit
Customer service: 1-450-443-4838 or 1-800-668-0806; or
CFIA by filling out the online feedback form at
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/contactus.
For more information on foodborne pathogens, visit the Causes of
Food Poisoning web page at:
http://inspection.gc.ca/food_poisoning.
For information on all food recalls, visit the CFIA’s Food
Recall Report at:
http://www.inspection.gc.ca/recalls.
To find out more about receiving recalls by e-mail, and other
food safety facts, visit:
www.foodsafety.gc.ca.
Food and consumer product recalls are also available at
http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca.
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600