Camilla Jessen
Check your fridge. Cheese pulled from shelves.
Health officials in Canada have issued a food safety warning affecting a popular cheese product. Consumers are being urged to check their refrigerators following the recall.
Gorgonzola D.O.P. dolce cheese from the brand Auricchio has been recalled due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said the product was distributed in Ontario and Quebec.
The contamination was identified during routine testing, and no illnesses have been reported so far.
Product details
The recall applies to 200-gram plastic packages of the cheese.
Consumers are advised to check for a UPC code of “8 004603 100770” and a best-before date of August 5, 2026. The affected items also carry the code “L 2595282E2”.
Officials say these identifiers can help determine whether a product is part of the recall.
Health risks explained
Listeria contamination may not be visible but can lead to serious illness known as listeriosis.
Common symptoms include fever, muscle aches, headaches, nausea and vomiting. In more severe cases, it can cause complications, particularly for pregnant individuals, older adults, young children and those with weakened immune systems.
What to do
Consumers who have purchased the affected cheese are advised not to eat it.
Instead, the product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase. Anyone experiencing symptoms after consumption should seek medical advice promptly.
Sources: Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).
