Presence of Listeria monocytogenes in 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 soft cheese called Brillat Savarin may have harmful bacteria called Listeria.
What's happening? Some batches of this cheese have been found to contain Listeria. This is a serious health risk.
Does this affect me? If you live in France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, or the United States, check if you have this cheese.
What should I do? Do not eat the cheese. Return it to the store 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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