Two Listeria Cheese Recalls, Two Sickened In Michigan Listeria Outbreak
A Michigan Listeria outbreak that has sickened two people may be associated with one of two current cheese recalls. Both Green Cedar Dairy of Dearborn, Mich. and Fromagerie Marie Kade of Quebec have issued cheese recalls because of possible Listeria contamination.
Green Cedar Dairy is recalling its “All Natural Ackawi Cheese” and “All Natural Chives Cheese” with sell by dates up to July 1, 2012 The products were produced at Green Cedar Dairy (Plant # 26941) and distributed in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties. They are sold in vacuum-packed, clear plastic, square packages of 12 -14 oz and distributed in Michigan’s Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties.Two people who were exposed to the recalled products from Green Cedar have contracted listeriosis.
Fromagerie Marie Kade is recalling cheeses that were distributed to markets in California and in Massachusetts to Cedar Market in Norwood and Bahnan’s in Worcester, according to the Massachusetts Department of Health. One confirmed case of listeriosis has been linked to the cheese according to Canadian and U.S. health officials.
The recalled products from Fromagerie Marie Kade, which bear the establishment number 1874 are as follows:
Akawi Cheese Best Before 08 MAR 2012
Baladi Cheese Best Before 08 FEB 2012.
Shinglish Cheese Best Before 07 NOV 2012
Tresse Cheese Best Before 10 NOV 2012
Vachekaval Cheese Best Before 10 MAR 2012
Halloom Best Before 01 MAY 2012
Moujadale Best Before 04 MAY 2012
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacteria found almost everywhere in the environment, but listeriosis, a Listeria infection, is most often caused by eating food that’s been tainted by the bacteria. Listeriosis usually causes flu-like symptoms including: fever, chills, muscle aches, diarrhea and upset stomach. In severe cases, it can also cause headaches, stiff neck, convulsions or death, according to the according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
If you have symptoms, see a health care provider. If you have legal questions about an illness or hospitalization associated with this outbreak, contact the Listeria attorneys at PritzkerOlsen P.A., a national leader in foodborne illness law for a free consultation.
