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Certain Gorgonzola Verdi Dolce Italian Cheese from Whole Foods Market may contain Listeria monocytogenes
- Starting date:
- August 5, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Alert sub-type:
- Updated Health Hazard Alert
- Subcategory:
- Microbiological - Listeria
- Hazard classification:
- Class 1
- Source of recall:
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- Recalling firm:
- Whole Foods Market (Markham)
- Distribution:
- Ontario
- Extent of the product distribution:
- Retail
- CFIA reference number:
- 8217
Advisory details
Ottawa, August 5, 2013 - The public warning issued on August 2, 2013 has been updated to include additional product information.
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. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
Affected products
| Brand name | Common name | Size | Code(s) on product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1800 Select Silver | Gorgonzola Verdi Dolce Italian Cheese | Packages of varying weight | Best Before date of 13AU23 and 13AU29 | Beginning with 0293317 |
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Media enquiries
Whole Foods Market
512-477-5566
CFIA Media Relations
613-773-6600