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FDA Recalls Cheese For Listeria Contamination; Here's What To Know

The Food and Drug Administration or FDA recalled cheese from one of the largest importers and distributers of specialty cheese from Italy over <span>listeria</span> contamination. As per FDA, seven different products have been issued a Class I recall. The recalls were initiated by The Ambriola Company's headquarters in West Caldwell, New Jersey. While the recalls were initiated at the end of November, the FDA signed classifications for the contaminated cheese on January 6. 

<h2>Which Cheese Products Are Recalled For Listeria Contamination By FDA?</h2>

<ul><li>1.5 lb. plastic bags of grated Sam’s Pecorino Romano, 12 units per case</li></ul>Lot numbers: 1000570107, 1000570766, 1000572513

<ul><li>10-pound plastic bags of Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano 2/10</li></ul>Lot number: 1000572486

<ul><li>5-pound plastic bags of Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino Romano</li></ul>Lot numbers: 1000570093, 1000570738

<ul><li>6 oz. plastic cup and lid Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino Romano</li></ul>Lot number: 1000572486

<ul><li>5 and 10-pound plastic bags of Ambriola Piccante grated Pecorino Romano</li></ul>Lot numbers: 1000572981, 1000570737, 1000570092, 1000572487

<ul><li>48/8 oz. shipper, plastic cup and lid, Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano</li></ul>Lot numbers: 1000570750, 1000572499, 1000572514

<ul><li>5 and 10-pound plastic bags of Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano</li></ul>Lot numbers: 1000570725, 1000572476, 1000570724, 1000572475, 1000570726, 1000570727, 1000572477

This is a bacterial pathogen which is responsible for listeriosis. This is a serious foodborne illness. It thrives in various environment, including soil, water, and food processing facilities and is gram-positive and rod-shaped in its nature. It can also grow at refrigeration temperature which can then infect dairy products, deli meats, seafood, and unpasteurized milk.

As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC(, Listeria are bacteria or germs that can contaminate many food and those who eat can get infected with the bacteria. CDC mentions that it is rare, however, could be serious, though there exists steps to prevent this infection.

It is a foodborne illness caused by the bacteria L. monocytogenes. Symptoms include fever, chills, and headache. It can cause invasive illness and intestinal illness. It is also the third leading cause of deaths from foodborne illness in the US, with 1,600 people infected each year, out of which 260 die.

Symptoms often appear within two weeks of consuming Listeria-contaminated food, but can appear as early as the same day or as late as ten weeks later.

A fever, muscle aches, and fatigue are common symptoms of pregnancy.

People who are not pregnant usually have fever, muscle aches, and tiredness. They may also get a headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or seizures.

Read: <a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health-news/fda-launches-an-online-tool-that-can-check-contaminant-levels-in-foods-article-151290698" data-type="tilCustomLink">FDA Launches An Online Tool That Can Check Contaminant Levels In Foods</a>

<h2>What Are The Different Types Of Food Contamination?</h2>

 Some of the common examples could be Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria. These microorganism can also multiply rapidly under favorable conditions, which poses health risks.

This happens when food comes in contact with chemicals which can lead to contamination. These chemicals could be of wide range, including pesticides, food additives cleaning agents, or toxins from contaminated water. Consuming chemically contaminated food can lead to acute poisoning or long term health issues.

This means that foreign objects have contaminated the food, which may include glass, metal shavings, plastic or food. Often times, these contaminants find their way into food during processing and preparation.

This is could involve the unintentional transfer of food allergens. It may occur while using a share equipment, utensils, surfaces, or airborne particles that makes the food unsafe.

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The Food and Drug Administration or FDA recalled cheese from one of the largest importers and distributers of specialty cheese from Italy over listeria contamination. As per FDA, seven different products have been issued a Class I recall. The recalls were initiated by The Ambriola Company's headquarters in West Caldwell, New Jersey. While the recalls were initiated at the end of November, the FDA signed classifications for the contaminated cheese on January 6. Which Cheese Products Are Recalled For Listeria Contamination By FDA?1.5 lb. plastic bags of grated Sam’s Pecorino Romano, 12 units per caseLot numbers: 1000570107, 1000570766, 10005725131,015 bags were recalled10-pound plastic bags of Pinna Grated Pecorino Romano 2/10Lot number: 100057248645 bags were recalled5-pound plastic bags of Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino RomanoLot numbers: 1000570093, 1000570738405 bags were recalled6 oz. plastic cup and lid Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino RomanoLot number: 10005724862,106 units were recalled5 and 10-pound plastic bags of Ambriola Piccante grated Pecorino RomanoLot numbers: 1000572981, 1000570737, 1000570092, 1000572487179 bags were recalled48/8 oz. shipper, plastic cup and lid, Locatelli Grated Pecorino RomanoLot numbers: 1000570750, 1000572499, 1000572514184 units were recalled5 and 10-pound plastic bags of Locatelli Grated Pecorino RomanoLot numbers: 1000570725, 1000572476, 1000570724, 1000572475, 1000570726, 1000570727, 1000572477964 bags were recalledWhat Is Listeria?This is a bacterial pathogen which is responsible for listeriosis. This is a serious foodborne illness. It thrives in various environment, including soil, water, and food processing facilities and is gram-positive and rod-shaped in its nature. It can also grow at refrigeration temperature which can then infect dairy products, deli meats, seafood, and unpasteurized milk.As per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC(, Listeria are bacteria or germs that can contaminate many food and those who eat can get infected with the bacteria. CDC mentions that it is rare, however, could be serious, though there exists steps to prevent this infection.It is a foodborne illness caused by the bacteria L. monocytogenes. Symptoms include fever, chills, and headache. It can cause invasive illness and intestinal illness. It is also the third leading cause of deaths from foodborne illness in the US, with 1,600 people infected each year, out of which 260 die.Symptoms often appear within two weeks of consuming Listeria-contaminated food, but can appear as early as the same day or as late as ten weeks later.A fever, muscle aches, and fatigue are common symptoms of pregnancy.People who are not pregnant usually have fever, muscle aches, and tiredness. They may also get a headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or seizures.Read: FDA Launches An Online Tool That Can Check Contaminant Levels In FoodsWhat Are The Different Types Of Food Contamination? Some of the common examples could be Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria. These microorganism can also multiply rapidly under favorable conditions, which poses health risks.Chemical contaminationThis happens when food comes in contact with chemicals which can lead to contamination. These chemicals could be of wide range, including pesticides, food additives cleaning agents, or toxins from contaminated water. Consuming chemically contaminated food can lead to acute poisoning or long term health issues.Physical contaminationThis means that foreign objects have contaminated the food, which may include glass, metal shavings, plastic or food. Often times, these contaminants find their way into food during processing and preparation.Allergen contaminationThis is could involve the unintentional transfer of food allergens. It may occur while using a share equipment, utensils, surfaces, or airborne particles that makes the food unsafe.