presence of Listeria monocytogenes in diced mozzarella from the UK
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- milk and milk products
- Hazard
- Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some diced mozzarella cheese from the UK may have harmful bacteria called Listeria.
What's happening? A food safety check found Listeria in this cheese. It has been sold in France, Portugal, and Spain.
Does this affect me? If you bought diced mozzarella from the UK, you might have this cheese.
What should I do? Do not eat it. 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: United Kingdom · Notifier: France
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