The Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has released details of recalled Jindi cheeses. The recall, which involves a variety of brands sold in different packaging, follows the finding that more cases of illness had been linked to soft and semi-soft cheese products.
FSANZ noted that there were now 18 cases of listeria infection nationally, and a link to batches of Jindi manufactured cheeses sold at delicatessens and supermarkets had been identified.
The Jindi Cheese company is now recalling all its cheeses manufactured up to and including 6 January which have a range of best before dates under a range of brand names.
The Victorian Department officials have visited the Jindi factory in Jindivick, and were satisfied that appropriate food processing, hygiene and monitoring practices were being followed for the manufacture of products from 7 January.
Consumers have been asked not to eat the recalled products, but to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Others who have purchased a cut portion of camembert or brie from a supermarket or deli and are unsure of the brand should also dispose of it.
Consumption of products contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes can cause serious and sometimes fatal infection in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
