Description
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- June 23, 2008 -- Fresca Italia of
Brisbane, CA is recalling Burrata, a type of cheese, because it has the potential
to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause
serious 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 fever, headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal, or diarrhea,
listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
This product was distributed in the San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California
in retail stores and restaurants.
This product weighs approximately 8.8oz and is packaged in a white and green
plastic wrapper with the manufacturer’s name, "Caseificio Voglie
di Latte" and the product name "Burrata." ALL LOT
CODES AND EXPIRATION DATES from this manufacturer are subject to recall. Previously,
the only batch subject to the recall will be labeled with the expiration date
of 24/5/2008. The following quantities were distributed:
- 606 lbs with the Lot Code 24/5/2008
- 661 lbs with the Lot Code 31/5/2008
- 490 lbs with the Lot Code 07/06/2008
The recall is the result of survey sampling by the
California Dept. of Food & Agriculture
which revealed that the product in question contained the bacteria. Fresca
Italia has immediately halted further distribution. This recall is an
expansion of the previous
recall initiated on May 30, 2008. Positive
results for Listeria were found in other lots of the product by the Food and
Drug Administration.
If you have any Caseificio Voglie di Latte Burrata with an expiration of 24/5/2008
please return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with
questions may contact the company at 415-468-9800.