Advisory details
Ottawa, February 19, 2011 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Co. are warning the public not to consume the Rose Haus Cave Aged Washed Rind Cheese described below because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
The Rose Haus Cave Aged Washed Rind Cheese is sold in 200 g packages bearing Lot Code 400411. All Best Before dates are affected by this alert.
This cheese has been distributed in Ontario.
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.
Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria may cause listeriosis, a food borne illness. Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness and nausea. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are particularly at risk. Infected pregnant women may experience only a mild, flu-like illness, however, infections during pregnancy can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.
The Manufacturer, Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Co., Picton, Ontario is voluntarily recalling the affected product from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.
