FindLaw Class Action and Mass Tort Center: Recalls: Food, Drugs and Medical Devices: De Choix Specialty Foods Co. Recalls L'or Des Domes Au Lait Brand St. Nectaire Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk
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De Choix Specialty Foods Co. Recalls L'or Des Domes Au Lait Brand St . Nectaire Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Luis Rivera
718-507-8080
For Immediate Release
De Choix Specialty Foods Co. Recalls L'or Des Domes Au Lait Brand St. Nectaire Cheese Because of Possible Health Risk
Woodside, NY - June 19, 2002 -- De Choix Specialty Foods located at 58-25 52nd
Avenue, Woodside, NY 11377 is recalling 20 cases each containing 3 wheels of
l'or des Domes au lait brand St . Nectaire semi soft cheese because it has 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 systems. Although healthy
individuals may 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 women.
The semi soft cheese was imported from France and distributed in paper wrapped
wheels each approx. 4 lbs. The recalled cheese has a production date of 14/04/02
(April 14, 2002) and bears Lot # 0004114.
The semi soft cheese was distributed to restaurants, gourmet shops and distributors
located in New York, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio and California.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
This recall is a result of routine sampling done by the FDA which revealed
that the product contained Listeria monocytogenes.
Distribution of this product has been suspended while the company continues
their investigation as to the source of the problem.
Consumers who have purchased l'or des Domes brand St Nectaire cheese are urged
to return them to De Choix Specialty Foods for a full refund of the purchase
price. Consumers with questions may contact Luis Rivera at 718-507-8080.
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