Presence of listeria monocytogenes in raw goat's milk cheese from France
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- milk and milk products
- Hazard
- Listeria monocytogenes - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? A soft cheese made from raw goat’s milk may contain harmful bacteria called listeria. These germs can make people very sick.
What's happening? Some batches of this cheese from France have been found to have listeria. The cheese was sold in Italy and Spain.
Does this affect me? If you bought this cheese in Italy or Spain, you might have it. People with weak immune systems, pregnant women, and older adults are most at risk.
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: Italy
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