HEALTH HAZARD ALERT - Santa Maria queijo de cabra (fresh goat cheese) may contain listeria monocytogenes - (Canadian Food Inspection Agency)
August 2, 2008 – 6:13 pmThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Portuguese Cheese Co. are warning the public not to consume Santa Maria brand Queijo de Cabra (fresh goat cheese) because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The affected product is sold in 350 g packages bearing a Best Before Date of 08AU02, lot no. 628 and UPC 0 68168 00073 7.
This product has been distributed in Ontario and Quebec.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
For the complete recall notice, please visit http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/concen/causee.shtml
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