Canada Recall Contaminated Cheese

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 yet.

The importer, Agropur, St-Hubert, Quebec, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The brand name of the cheese is Villaggo It is in a 150 g sized package with a best before date of 13/06/15 and the UPC of 67400 02454 9

For more information contact:

Agropur Cheese and Ingredients Division Fine Cheese Business Unit Customer service: 1-450-443-4838 or 1-800-668-0806; or

CFIA by filling out the online feedback form.

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with this bacteria may cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness. Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu-like illness, however, infections during pregnancy can lead to premature delivery,