Farm in Westby recalls cheese for possible contamination
Posted by Labels: Cheese, Dairy Products, Product Recall, USABekkum Family Farms LLC of Westby, Wis., is recalling shredded cheese because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
“Public safety is our main concern in a situation like this,” says Al Bekkum, company spokesman. “Even though our product has not tested positive for the bacteria, we are conducting this recall out of an abundance of caution.”
Bekkum Family Farms was informed by Alpine Slicing & Cheese Conversion of Monroe, Wis., that its cheese was shredded on the same equipment where other cheese had tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Alpine processes and packages cheese for other companies.
Consumption of food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause listeriosis, an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. Listeriosis can cause high fever, severe headache, neck stiffness, and nausea. Listeriosis can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths. The very young, the pregnant, the elderly, and persons with compromised immune systems are the most susceptible to infection.
People experiencing these symptoms should seek immediate medical attention.
Superior Telegram
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