US/Silver Spring: Finger Lakes Farmstead Cheese Company recalls some Gouda Cheese made on December 20, 2012 due to Listeria monocytogenes hazard. FDA: http://ht.ly/lFGFh
Direct link: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm355047.htm
Additional information:
The US Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) reports the recalled batch of Gouda (may be referered to as “Schuyler” or “Bier Meck” Gouda) was distributed in New York State, predominantly in the Albany region, and was distributed to retail stores and restaurants.
About Listeria Poisoning:
The bacteria that cause Listeriosis (Listeria poisoning) most often produce a gastrointestinal illness that can be quite serious or even fatal. Listeriosis in pregnancy, for example, may cause a miscarriage or fetal death. In other cases, people can develop Septicemia (a serious blood infection) or Meningitis (an inflammation of the covering of the brain and spinal cord, known collectively as the meninges).
If you suspect your food is contaminated, do not eat it. Contact the retailer for a refund or replacement. Wash your hands, contaminated preparation surfaces, cutlery and serving dishes thoroughly with hot soapy water and dry. Contact your MD immediately if you experience Listeriosis symptoms.
You can learn about Listeriosis from the US National Institutes of Health (“NIH”) at http://1.usa.gov/IScAKJ
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