Auricchio brand Gorgonzola DOP Piccante is being recalled in Canada due to Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
This recall is a result of inspection activities by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. To date, no illnesses have been identified associated with consumption of this product.
Related cheeses were distributed in Ontario and Quebec.
The recalled cheese is packaged in 200-gram plastic pouches and bears UPC number 8 004603 100787 and code L 2595276A1. Expiration date: 08/05/2026; or L 2595219A1 Best before: 5 August 2026.
Because the recalled cheese has a long shelf life, there are concerns that consumers may keep it at home.
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. Anyone who develops symptoms of listeria infection after eating the recalled cheese should seek medical attention and tell their doctor about 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.
