Michigan Listeriosis Cases Prompt Cheese Recall
Green Cedar Dairy in Dearborn, Michigan is recalling two cheeses after Listeria monocytogenes was found in tests by the agriculture department and two people who had exposure to the products contracted listeriosis, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The recall includes “All Natural Ackawi Cheese” and “All Natural Chives Cheese” with sell by dates up to July 1, 2012. The products were produced at Green Cedar Dairy (Plant # 26941) and distributed in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties. They are sold in vacuum-packed, clear plastic, square packages of 12 -14 oz.
Michigan health officials are investigating two cases of listeriosis in people who may have been exposed to Green Cedar Dairy products, according to the FDA.
Listeriosis, a serious, sometimes fatal infection caused by eating foods contaminated with Listeria bacteria, is especially dangerous for children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems- especially pregnant women. Among pregnant women, listeriosis can cause miscarriage, stillbirth or birth defects or other serious health problems in newborns. Onset of flu-like symptoms can begin up to two months after ingestion of the tainted food. Anyone who ate the recalled products and develops symptoms should see a health care provider.
Consumers who have purchased these products should not eat them. The listeria attorneys at PritzkerOlsen P.A., a national leader in foodborne illness law, can answer legal questions about illnesses associated with this outbreak. Contact them for a free consultation.
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