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Imported French cheese is being recalled due to the possible presence of listeria monocytogenes.
New Zealand Food Safety said Goodfood Group Limited is recalling Food Snob brand Classic French Brie, Classic French Camembert and Mon Ami brand Double Cream French Brie Petit and Mild & Creamy French Camembert Petit.
All batches and all dates up to and including the Best Before of September 22 are being recalled.
The products are sold at retail outlets and supermarkets throughout New Zealand.
The recall does not affect any other Food Snob and Mon Ami brand products.
Imported French cheese is being recalled due to the possible presence of listeria monocytogenes. New Zealand Food Safety is asking consumers to return the cheese to the place of purchase or throw it out.
New Zealand Food Safety deputy director-general Vincent Arbuckle said that listeriosis infection “can be serious among vulnerable groups, such as pregnant people and their unborn babies, newborns, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems”.
“Listeria differs from other harmful bacteria in that it can grow at refrigerator temperatures, so you have to be very careful about the foods you eat, or provide to others.
“It is particularly dangerous during pregnancy because it can cause miscarriage, premature labour or stillbirth, and infection in the newborn baby.”
This product should not be eaten and can be returned to the place of purchase for a refund. Should you be unable to do this, throw it out, he said.
Infection in healthy adults is unlikely to be severe, at most causing mild diarrhoea and flu-like symptoms within a few days of eating contaminated food.
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