Fromagerie Ottavi Tome Corse Sheep Milk Cheese - recalled due to potential foodborne illness
9 months ago •source www.fda.gov
Recall notice
FMA International of Brooklyn, NY is recalling one lot of SAS Fromagerie Ottavi Tome Corse Sheep Milk Cheese, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, Ottavi Tome Corse cheese was distributed in the state of Oregon to a specialty food distributor. The one
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case from the recalled lot has since been accounted for and has been subsequently destroyed. It was never sold to any retailers or restaurants.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
FMA International imported a total of one case from the affected lot.
- Affected product:
Product: Fromagerie Ottavi Tome Corse Sheep Milk Cheese – circular wheels of cheese weighing approximately 6 lbs., Lot: VC349, Expiration: 07/08/2023
This cheese is associated with an ongoing outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections in Europe.
The recall was the result of an ongoing recall and outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes in Europe associated with cheese from SAS Fromagerie Ottavi. FMA International was notified by the France manufacturer and immediately recalled the cheese imported to the United States.
Consumers who have purchased SAS Fromagerie Tome Corse should not consume or distribute the product and are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
In case you are experiencing Listeria monocytogenes symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Company name: Food Matters Again International
Brand name: SAS Fromergerie Ottavi
Product recalled: Tome Corse Sheep Milk Cheese
Reason of the recall: Potential Foodborne Illness
FDA Recall date: June 23, 2023
Source: www.fda.gov
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
FMA International imported a total of one case from the affected lot.
- Affected product:
Product: Fromagerie Ottavi Tome Corse Sheep Milk Cheese – circular wheels of cheese weighing approximately 6 lbs., Lot: VC349, Expiration: 07/08/2023
This cheese is associated with an ongoing outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections in Europe.
The recall was the result of an ongoing recall and outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes in Europe associated with cheese from SAS Fromagerie Ottavi. FMA International was notified by the France manufacturer and immediately recalled the cheese imported to the United States.
Consumers who have purchased SAS Fromagerie Tome Corse should not consume or distribute the product and are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
In case you are experiencing Listeria monocytogenes symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.
Company name: Food Matters Again International
Brand name: SAS Fromergerie Ottavi
Product recalled: Tome Corse Sheep Milk Cheese
Reason of the recall: Potential Foodborne Illness
FDA Recall date: June 23, 2023
Source: www.fda.gov
