LISTERIA MONOCYTOGENES IN 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? A type of harmful bacteria called Listeria is found in some cheeses made from raw (unpasteurized) milk.
What's happening? Cheese made from raw milk in France may have this bacteria. Some of these cheeses were sold in France and Germany.
Does this affect me? If you ate raw milk cheese from France, you might be at risk. This is especially true for older adults or people with weak immune systems.
What should I do? Do not eat the cheese. 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: France · Notifier: France
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