Listeria germs in Castello Frischkäseringen

Listeria bacteria detected in Castello Frischkäseringen

16/11/2013

Dairy Arla is currently recalling a batch of Castello Frischkäseringen as a precautionary measure. In a quality control, a low infestation with Listeria was found.

Only cream cheese rings with rum affected
Currently, a precautionary recall of the dairy company Arla Foods for a batch of their Castello Frischkäseringe with rum runs. During a quality control, a low infestation with Listeria was found. The product was only a batch of cream cheese rinds in 125-gram packs, produced at Arla's Korsvejen plant in Denmark. In total, it is about 700 kilograms. The packs concerned have the production date 27.10.2013, date of minimum durability (MHD): 05.01.2014 and the health mark: DK M 277 EC.

Destroy or bring cheese back
Buyers of these products should either destroy the cheese or return it to the point of sale where an exchange or reimbursement will be made. Experts assume, according to the manufacturer, that the Listeria that occurred can not proliferate until the expiry of the best before date so that consumer safety would be jeopardized. As Arla Foods emphasized in a press release, the recall was for precautionary reasons of health protection.

Pregnant women at risk
Listeria are bacteria that may trigger the dangerous disease listeriosis. Particularly at risk in this context are people who have a poor physical defense. In addition, pregnant women are about 12 times more likely to develop listeriosis. The disease is similar to that of influenza. At first, sufferers suffer from diarrhea and severe abdominal pain. As you progress, you may experience fever, severe headache, paralysis, and dizziness. In some cases, listeriosis can even lead to death. One problem with diagnosing listeriosis is diagnosis. Because between infection and illness can take up to two months. Therefore, the symptoms described should be taken seriously. A treatment in the case of proof takes place with antibiotics. (Ad)

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