Canada: Whole foods Market Recalling Italian Cheese

The public warning issued on August 2, 2013 has been updated to include additional product information.

August 5, 2013: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Whole Foods Market are warning the public not to consume the Gorgonzola Verdi Dolce Italian cheese described below because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

This product was sold from Whole Foods Market, 3997 Hwy 7, Markham, Ontario.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

The retailer, Whole Foods Market, Markham, ON, is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace.

1800 Select Silver

Gorgonzola Verdi Dolce Italian Cheese

Packages of varying weight

Best Before date of 13AU23 and 13AU29

Beginning with 0293317

For more information, consumers and industry can contact:

Whole Foods Market at 512-477-5566;

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, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.