Yorkshire Fine Cheese Recalls Barncliffe Brie Because Of The Possible Presence Of Listeria Monocytogenes

Recall Summary Yorkshire Fine Cheese is recalling Barncliffe Brie cheese due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The infection can cause flu-like symptoms including fever, muscle aches, nausea, and diarrhea, though in rare cases it may lead to serious complications like meningitis. People over 65, pregnant women, newborns under one month old, and those with weakened immune systems face higher risk from this infection.

Recalling firm
Yorkshire Fine Cheese
Product
Products: Barncliffe Brie .
Reason
The possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the product. Symptoms caused by this organism can be similar to flu and include high temperature, muscle ache or pain, chills, feeling or being sick and diarrhoea. However, in rare cases, the infection can be more severe, causing serious complications, such as meningitis. Some people are more vulnerable to listeria infections, including those over 65 years of age, pregnant women and their unborn babies, babies less than one month old and people with weakened immune systems.
Classification
Class I
Category
food recall
Country
United Kingdom
Agency
UK Food Standards Agency
Recall date
2019-01-30
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Food Standards Agency

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