Ricotta Cheese may be recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and International Cheese Co. Ltd. are warning the public not to consume Santa Lucia brand Ricotta Cheese because the product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected product, Santa Lucia brand Ricotta Cheese, is sold in packages of 500 g, bearing a Best Before Date of 09JA01 (January 1, 2009) and lot number 477. This product has been distributed in Ontario. Follow the link for more details.

Postscript

The public warning issued on December 2, 2008 has been updated to include additional distribution information.

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