Auricchio brand Gorgonzola DOP dolce is being recalled in Canada due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
The recall was prompted by test results from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. There have been no reports of illness associated with consumption of this product.
Related cheeses were distributed in Ontario and Quebec.
Consumers can use the following label information to identify recalled cheeses. 200 gram plastic package with UPC number 8 004603 100770 and code L 2595282E2 expiration date 08/05/2026.
About listeria infection
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look, smell or taste spoiled, but it can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. I don’t remember anyone who tried it If you experience symptoms of cheese and listeria infection, you should seek medical attention and tell your doctor about your possible listeria exposure.
Additionally, people who have consumed the recalled product should monitor themselves for symptoms over the next few weeks, as it can take up to 70 days after exposure to listeria for listeriosis symptoms to appear.
Symptoms of listeria infection include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle pain, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are needed to diagnose listeria infection, which can mimic other illnesses.
People like pregnant women, the elderly, children, and cancer patients with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk for serious illness, life-threatening infections, other complications, and death. Infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, but the infection can cause premature delivery, neonatal infection, and even stillbirth.
