Sheep and cow’s milk from late May, June, and early July
By Diego Flammini, Farms.com
Detection of Listeria monocytogenes found in sheep and cow’s milk produced between May and July is the cause of a recall by California’s Bleating Heart Cheese.
The bacteria can cause fever, stiff neck, confusion, and vomiting among other symptoms. It is especially dangerous and sometimes fatal if young children, the elderly, and other people with weakened immune systems come into contact with it.
Pregnant women who come into contact with the bacteria are at risk of miscarriages, stillbirths and fetal infection.
The products being recalled are:
“Ewelicious Blue” – natural rind, aged 2 – 3 months, identifying code 14-0618 on the bottom side of the label.
“Fat Bottom Girl” - natural rind, aged 2 – 3 months, identifying code 14-0702 on the bottom side of the label.
“Goldette Tommette” - natural rind, aged 2 – 3 months, identifying code 14-0527 on the bottom side of the label.
These items were distributed to San Francisco Bay area food stores and restaurants. The US Food and Drug Administration is fully aware of the recall and Bleating Heart Cheese will refund the products with proof of purchase.