Cheese Recall: Listeria Found, Aldi, Market Basket

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Aldi and Market Basket Recall Cheese Due to Listeria Contamination

Aldi and Market Basket have issued a voluntary recall for specific types of cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The recall affects multiple varieties of cheese sold under the "Market Basket" brand, including Colby, Cheddar, and Swiss.

What is Listeria?

Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, newborns, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Listeriosis, the illness caused by Listeria, can lead to:

• Fever
• Muscle aches
• Headache
• Stiff neck
• Confusion
• Loss of balance
• Convulsions
• Miscarriage
• Stillbirth
• Sepsis
• Meningitis
• Death

Affected Products

The following cheese products are subject to the recall:

• Market Basket Colby Cheese: All packages with a "Best By" date of 09/25/2023 and a UPC code of 0-70643-12323-7.
• Market Basket Cheddar Cheese: All packages with a "Best By" date of 09/25/2023 and a UPC code of 0-70643-12324-4.
• Market Basket Swiss Cheese: All packages with a "Best By" date of 09/25/2023 and a UPC code of 0-70643-12325-1.

What to Do If You Have Purchased Recalled Cheese

• Do not eat the recalled cheese.
• Discard the cheese or return it to the store where you purchased it.
• Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling the recalled cheese.
• Clean and sanitize any surfaces that may have come into contact with the recalled cheese.

If you have consumed the recalled cheese and are experiencing any of the symptoms of Listeriosis, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

The recall is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of consumers. Aldi and Market Basket are working with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate the source of the contamination.

Stay Informed

For the latest information on this recall, visit the Aldi website at [Aldi Website Link] or the Market Basket website at [Market Basket Website Link]. You can also contact the FDA at [FDA Website Link].

This recall serves as a reminder to always practice food safety measures to minimize the risk of foodborne illness.