In the last few days Sainsburys, Co-operative Food and Asda have all recalled versions of their Camembert cheese due to possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes – as advised by the FSA.
Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause foodborne illness, particularly among vulnerable groups – these are pregnant women, unborn and newborn babies, those over 60 years old and anyone with a weakened immune system.
Sainsburys: The following products with use by dates up to and including 6 March 2016 are being recalled:
Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference French Camembert Cheese, 250g
Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference Baking Camembert Cheese, 250g
Sainsbury’s Camembert Pays, 250g
No other Sainsbury’s products are known to be affected.
Related link: Sainsbury’s recalls a number of its Camembert products due to presence of Listeria monocytogenes
FSA recall notice dated 3 February 2016
Product: The Co-operative Truly Irresistible Camembert
Pack size: 250g
Use by date: 21 February 2016
Related link: The Co-operative recalls its Truly Irresistible Camembert due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes
FSA recall notice dated 8 February 2016
Product: Asda Extra Special Camembert de Pays
Pack size: 250g
Barcode: 5054070292617
Use by dates: 14, 21 and 28 February 2016
Related link: ASDA recalls its Extra Special Camembert de Pays due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes
FSA recall notice dated 8 February 2016
About Listeria
The bacterium L. monocytogenes is widespread in the environment and can contaminate a wide range of foods. It is most commonly associated with chilled ready-to-eat foods such as cooked sliced meats, smoked fish, cooked shellfish, soft mould ripened chesses, pate and pre-prepared sandwiches, that do not require further cooking or reheating.’
Source: Listeria – Food Standards Agency
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