Aldi, Market Basket Cheese Recalled: What You Need To Know

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Aldi, Market Basket Cheese Recalled: What You Need To Know

Aldi and Market Basket have issued a voluntary recall for certain cheeses due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. This bacteria can cause serious, even fatal, infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems. If you have purchased any of the affected cheese products, it's crucial to act quickly and follow these steps:

Affected Products

The following cheese products are subject to this recall:

• Aldi:

  • Grandessa® Italian Style Shredded Cheese: 8 oz bags with a best by date of 10/13/2023 and 10/14/2023.
  • Park Street Deli® Mozzarella Shredded Cheese: 8 oz bags with a best by date of 10/15/2023.

• Market Basket:

  • Market Basket Mozzarella Shredded Cheese: 8 oz bags with a best by date of 10/15/2023.

These products were sold in Aldi and Market Basket stores nationwide. Check your refrigerator and dispose of any of the affected cheeses immediately.

Symptoms of Listeria Infection

Listeriosis can cause a variety of symptoms, including:

• Flu-like symptoms: Fever, muscle aches, and headache.
• Gastrointestinal symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
• Central nervous system symptoms: Confusion, stiffness, and seizures.

If you experience any of these symptoms after consuming the affected cheese products, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

How to Protect Yourself

• Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling raw meat, poultry, seafood, or produce, including cheese.
• Clean and sanitize surfaces where you prepare food.
• Avoid cross-contamination: Keep raw meat, poultry, seafood, and cheese separate from other foods.
• Cook food to the proper internal temperature: Use a food thermometer to ensure foods are cooked to a safe temperature.
• Refrigerate perishable foods promptly: Do not leave perishable foods out at room temperature for more than two hours.

What To Do if You Bought the Recalled Products

• Check your refrigerator for the affected cheese products.
• Do not eat the affected products.
• Discard the products immediately.
• Contact Aldi or Market Basket customer service for any questions or concerns:
  • Aldi: 1-800-248-4110
  • Market Basket: (800) 533-8578
• Report any symptoms of listeriosis to your healthcare provider.

This recall is a reminder to be vigilant about food safety and to take precautions to avoid the risk of foodborne illness. By following these steps, you can help protect yourself and your family.