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By: Anna-Lena Kiegerl
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A cheese product is being recalled in several federal states due to listeria. These are particularly dangerous for a group of people.
Munich – Cheese, available in a variety of shapes and nuances, is very popular in numerous dishes. However, from time to time consumers have to learn that certain types of cheese are being withdrawn from the market. A producer had to recall his product due to bacterial contamination. These can trigger intestinal inflammation. Now another recall is pending, affecting a product in which Listeria monocytogenes - often also referred to as Listeria - was detected.
Listeria found in cheese – recalled due to health risk
The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety, which operates the websitefoodwarning.de, provides information about this with reference to a press release from the manufacturer. The dangerous bacteria were discovered during routine checks. Listeriosis, which can be caused by these bacteria, has the potential to cause serious illness.
A manufacturer warns against consuming its cheese product. (Symbolic image) © Wirestock/Imago
According to information from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), Listeria can be transmitted through a variety of foods. These include meat, fish, dairy products and plant-based foods. People with a weakened immune system, such as seniors, pregnant women or newborns, are particularly at increased risk of developing listeriosis. The disease often presents with flu-like symptoms, including fever, diarrhea and vomiting, but can also be severe. The average mortality rate from listeriosis is around seven percent.
Cheese recall in several federal states: Do not consume!
Because of these health risks, the manufacturer Affineur Culinaire has initiated a recall of the cheese product. The varieties “Kober Meersalzkäse” and “Sylter Meersalz” are affected, in 700 gram wheels that were delivered between March 7th and 21st. These products were available in the Citti markets in Kiel, Flensburg and Lübeck, as well as in the Familia markets in the northeast. According to information from Familia markets, these locations can be found in Schleswig-Holstein, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Lower Saxony.
Here is an overview of all the data on the recalled product:
Product name: Kober sea salt cheese, Sylt sea salt
Manufacturer: Affineur Culinaire GmbH&Co.KG
Reason: Suspicion of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes
Packaging unit: counter product, 700g loaf
Expiry: April 6th – April 17th
Lot identification: 244331/06
Sold at: Citti markets in Kiel, Flensburg and Lübeck, as well as Familia markets in the northeast region
Consumers are strongly advised not to consume cheese with lot 244331/06 and best before dates between April 6th and 17th. Instead, the product should be returned to the retailer.
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