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Certain Il Villaggio brand Gorgonzola Dolce Cheese may contain Listeria monocytogenes
- Starting date:
- July 15, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Health Hazard Alert
- Subcategory:
- Microbiological - Listeria
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Agropur
- Distribution:
- Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, Possibly National, Quebec
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 8170
Advisory details
Ottawa, July 15, 2013 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Agropur are warning the public not to consume the Il Villaggio brand Gorgonzola Dolce Cheese described below because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
The importer, Agropur, St-Hubert, Quebec, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
Affected products
Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC |
---|---|---|---|---|
Il Villaggio | Gorgonzola Dolce Cheese | 150 g package | Best Before date 13/OC/15 | 67400 01454 9 |
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