Posted on 06/20/2002 10:25:33 AM PDT by Dallas
WASHINGTON --
A gourmet food company is recalling a batch of St. Nectaire semisoft cheese imported from France because it may be contaminated with listeria, a potentially deadly bacterium.
Recalled is the "L'or des Domes" brand of St. Nectaire cheese that bears a production date of April 14 -- written as 14/04/02 -- and the lot number 0004114.
The cheese, distributed in 4-pound paper-wrapped wheels, was sold through restaurants, gourmet shops and distributors in California, Illinois, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Consumers should not eat the recalled cheese but return it to the place of purchase for a refund, said De Choix Specialty Foods of Woodside, N.Y.
Food and Drug Administration testing uncovered the listeria contamination. The food-poisoning germ can cause high fever, severe headaches, neck stiffness and nausea. It can be fatal to infants, the elderly and people with weak immune systems. Also, it can cause miscarriages and stillbirths even if the pregnant woman experiences no symptoms.
No illnesses have been reported.
Consumers with questions may call De Choix at 1-718-507-8080.
Copyright © 2002, The Associated Press
...or was that Laz's sister?
As opposed to:
Domestic French Cheese Recalled
I spent Monday puking and now I know why.
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