A variety of cheeses have been recalled from retailers across Australia after fears of Listeria contamination, according to food authorities.
Six products with “best before” dates between April 8, 2018, and April 22, 2018, have been recalled from retailers including the following:
- Saint Simeon 200g
- Brie de Nangis 1kg
- Le Vignelait Brillat Savarin 500g
- Coulommiers Truffe 800g
- Le Coulommiers 500g
- Brie de Brie Pasteurise 2.8kg
The NSW Food authority said Listeria could cause illness in pregnant women and their unborn babies, the elderly, and people with weak immune systems.
“Consumers should not eat this product and should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund,” the statement said.
“In Australia each year, around 150 people are hospitalised with listeriosis and about 15 people die,” the agency said.
“Eating foods contaminated with Listeria is the most common way of contracting the illness.”
– thoroughly cook raw meats and wash raw fruit and vegetables before eating
– avoid cross-contamination, for example, use separate cutting boards and knives for raw and ready-to-eat food, and store cooked food separately from raw foods
– wash hands thoroughly before preparing or eating food.
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