Safety Recall: Cheese Sold at Aldi and Market Basket - What You Need to Know
Important Notice: Aldi and Market Basket have issued a recall for specific types of cheese due to potential health risks. This article will provide details on the affected products, the reason for the recall, and what you should do if you have purchased these cheeses.
Affected Products:
The recall involves several cheese varieties sold at Aldi and Market Basket, including:
- Aldi:
- BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Balls: 15 oz packages with a "Best By" date of 03/29/2023.
- BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Log: 16 oz packages with a "Best By" date of 03/29/2023.
- Private Selection Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Balls: 15 oz packages with a "Best By" date of 03/29/2023.
- Private Selection Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Log: 16 oz packages with a "Best By" date of 03/29/2023.
- Market Basket:
- BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Balls: 15 oz packages with a "Best By" date of 03/29/2023.
- BelGioioso Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Log: 16 oz packages with a "Best By" date of 03/29/2023.
Reason for Recall:
The recall has been initiated due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
Symptoms of Listeriosis:
Symptoms of Listeriosis can include:
- Fever
- Muscle aches
- Headache
- Stiff neck
- Confusion
- Loss of balance
- Convulsions
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
What to Do:
- Do not eat the recalled cheese.
- Discard any recalled cheese you have purchased.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you have consumed any of the recalled cheese and are experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned above.
Where to Find More Information:
- Aldi website: [Insert link to Aldi's website recall information]
- Market Basket website: [Insert link to Market Basket's website recall information]
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website: [Insert link to FDA's website recall information]
Stay Informed:
It's important to stay informed about food recalls and safety notices. You can do this by:
- Signing up for email alerts from your local grocery store.
- Checking the FDA's website regularly for new recalls.
- Following food safety guidelines.
Preventing Listeriosis:
While this specific recall highlights the importance of food safety, it's essential to practice safe food handling habits to prevent Listeriosis and other foodborne illnesses in general. These practices include:
- Thoroughly washing hands before and after handling food.
- Cooking meat and poultry to the proper internal temperature.
- Refrigerating perishable foods promptly.
- Separating raw meat, poultry, and seafood from other foods.
- Cleaning surfaces and utensils thoroughly after preparing raw meat, poultry, and seafood.
By following these tips and staying informed about food recalls, you can help protect yourself and your family from foodborne illnesses.