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Fresca Italia, Inc., Expands Recall of Burrata Cheese Because of Possible Health RiskDate: 7/3/2008
Reason: It has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
Distribution: San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California
FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. FDA does not endorse either the product or the company. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- June 23, 2008 -- Fresca Italia of Brisbane, CA is recalling Burrata, a type of cheese, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal, or diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. This product was distributed in the San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California in retail stores and restaurants. This product weighs approximately 8.8oz and is packaged in a white and green plastic wrapper with the manufacturer's name, "Caseificio Voglie di Latte" and the product name "Burrata." ALL LOT CODES AND EXPIRATION DATES from this manufacturer are subject to recall. Previously, the only batch subject to the recall will be labeled with the expiration date of 24/5/2008. The following quantities were distributed:
The recall is the result of survey sampling by the California Dept. of Food & Agriculture which revealed that the product in question contained the bacteria. Fresca Italia has immediately halted further distribution. This recall is an expansion of the previous recall initiated on May 30, 2008. Positive results for Listeria were found in other lots of the product by the Food and Drug Administration. If you have any Caseificio Voglie di Latte Burrata with an expiration of 24/5/2008 please return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 415-468-9800. Other Food Contamination Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 6/12/2008 Reason: Hope Food Supply's seafood products could harbor pathogenic bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogenes Distribution: Nationwide Date: 8/7/2008 Reason: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milkrun the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Distribution: retail stores in Mississippi, Kentucky, and Alabama Date: 8/4/2008 Reason: Beef Packers, Inc., a Fresno, Calif., firm, is recalling approximately 1,560 pounds of beef cheek products because they may be contaminated with E. coli Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 7/3/2008 Reason: SRMs are tissues that are known to contain the infective agent in cattle infected with BSE, as well as materials that are closely associated with these potentially infective tissues. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 7/3/2008 Reason: The Kroger Co., a Cincinnati, Ohio, retailer is recalling an undetermined amount of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced today. Distribution: Kroger stores in Michigan and Columbus and Toledo, Ohio Date: 7/10/2008 Reason: The recall is being expanded based on the ongoing epidemiological and traceback investigation of a foodborne illness outbreak. Distribution: Nationwide |
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