Listeria monocytogenes in Morbier (raw milk cheese)
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- milk and milk products
- Hazard
- Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Morbier is a soft cheese made from raw (unpasteurised) milk. It can sometimes contain harmful bacteria called Listeria.
What's happening? Some batches of Morbier cheese have been found to have Listeria bacteria. This is a serious health risk.
Does this affect me? This warning is for France and Spain. If you have bought Morbier cheese, you may be at risk.
What should I do? Do not eat the cheese. Return it to the shop or throw it away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: milk and milk products · Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: France
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