Detection of Listeria monocytogenes in Gorgonzola
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- milk and milk products
- Hazard
- Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Gorgonzola cheese may have harmful bacteria called Listeria. These germs can make people very sick.
What's happening? Some Gorgonzola cheese from Italy has been found to have Listeria. This cheese was sold in France.
Does this affect me? If you bought Gorgonzola cheese in France, you might be at risk. People with weak immune systems are most in danger.
What should I do? Do not eat the cheese. Throw it away or return it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: milk and milk products · Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: France
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