FindLaw Class Action and Mass Tort Center: Recalls: Food, Drugs and Medical Devices: Ahava Food Corp. Recalls "Zuriel/Golan" Brand Cheeses From Israel
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Ahava Food Corp. Recalls "Zuriel/Golan" Brand Cheeses From Israel
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Nader Beityakov
718-243-0400
For Immediate Release
Ahava Food Corp. Recalls "Zuriel/Golan" Brand Cheeses From Israel
Brooklyn, NY - March 21, 2002 -- Ahava Food Corp. recalls "Zuriel/Golan"
brand cheeses from Israel with a sell by of 3/25/02 or later.
The following is a list of the items:
|
Brand
|
Item
|
Packaging
|
Size
|
| Zuriel/Golan |
Halomy Cheese |
Retail plastic vacuum bag w/ label |
7oz |
| Zuriel/Golan |
Olive 5% Cream Cheese |
Retail plastic cup with lid |
9.5oz |
| Zuriel/Golan |
Bulgarian Cheese |
Retail plastic cup with lid |
7oz |
| Zuriel/Golan |
Goat Feta Spread |
Retail plastic cup with lid |
7oz |
| Zuriel/Golan |
Onion ½ % Cream Cheese |
Retail plastic cup with lid |
9.5oz |
| Zuriel/Golan |
Fermier Cheese |
Paper Wrapped w/ label |
6.4oz |
| Zuriel/Golan |
Bery Cheese |
Paper Wrapped w/ label |
6.4oz |
| Zuriel/Golan |
Camembert Cheese |
Paper Wrapped w/ label |
8oz |
| Zuriel/Golan |
Fomme de Provence Cheese |
Paper Wrapped w/ label |
6.4oz |
| Zuriel/Golan |
Bucheron Cheese |
Paper Wrapped w/ label |
6.4oz |
| Zuriel/Golan |
Olive ½ % Cream Cheese |
Retail plastic cup with lid |
9.5oz |
Recent tests show that the above items have the potential to be contaminated
with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and
sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others
with weakened immune system. Although healthy individuals my suffer only short-term
symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain
and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths
among pregnant woman.
The recalled above products were distributed to kosher only retail stores located
in Detroit, Michigan; Chicago, Illinois; Miami, Florida; Columbus, Ohio; New
York, and New Jersey.
Please view the above item list for product name, packaging and size.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The potential of contamination was noted after routine testing by the F.D.A.
revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in several of the above
items.
The importation of this product has been suspended while F.D.A. and the company
continue to investigate the source of the problem.
Customers who have purchased the above items are urged to return them to the
place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 718-243-0400.
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