Listeria monocytogenes in smoked cheese
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- milk and milk products
- Hazard
- Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- Czechia
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? A type of cheese that has been smoked may contain harmful bacteria called Listeria. These bacteria can make you very sick.
What's happening? Some smoked cheese from the Czech Republic has been found with Listeria. Health officials in Italy found this problem and issued a warning.
Does this affect me? If you have eaten this cheese in Italy, you could be at risk. The cheese may still be in stores or homes.
What should I do? Do not eat the cheese. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick or have questions.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: milk and milk products · Hazard: Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: Czechia · Notifier: Italy
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