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Snowbrand Australia’s Unicorn Cheese recalls 125g Camembert cheese over listeria fears: Woolworths and IGA affected
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A popular cheese sold at Woolworths has been urgently recalled over fears it could be contaminated with listeria bacteria.
Snowbrand Australia, trading as Unicorn Cheese, has recalled two versions of its 125g Camembert.
Shoppers have been warned not to consume Unicorn Classic Camembert and Community Co French Style Camembert.
There is concern that the products are potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
125g wheels of Unicorn Classic Camembert and Community Co French-Style Camembert sold at Woollies in four states have been urgently recalled due to possible listeria contamination.
Snowbrand, trading as Unicorn Cheese, issued the recall jointly with Food Standards Australia. In the photo: one of the two brands urgently recalled
The pathogenic bacteria causes listeriosis, an infection that can kill vulnerable people.
Listeria can affect pregnant women and their unborn babies, the elderly, and people with weak immune systems.
The brand is sold in several Woolworths and IGA stores in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania and South Australia.
An estimated 20 to 30 percent of foodborne listeriosis infections in high-risk people can be fatal.
NSW has recorded 28 cases of listeria this year and there have been several smaller outbreaks in other states.
“Five cases of listeriosis were reported in Victoria residents in August, the highest monthly total since 2018,” the Victorian Department of Health said in a statement on September 19.
The bacteria thrives in cold environments and can survive in the refrigerator.
Anyone who purchased French Camembert from Community Co (pictured) should throw it in the trash or return it to the store where they purchased it for a full refund.
The recalled cheeses were also sold at IGA in Victoria and Queensland.
The cheese was sold at Woolworths in NSW, Victoria, SA and Tasmania and at IGA in Victoria and Queensland.
It was also sold at several small independent retailers including Our United Food Co in Queensland and Natures Best, V&C Food Distributors and Bills Cheese and Yoghurts in New South Wales.
The affected batch was 123123E, with an expiration date of November 8, 2023.
Food Standards Australia said anyone concerned about their health should seek medical attention.
“The recall is due to potential microbial contamination (Listeria monocytogenes),” the FSA said in a statement.
“Any consumer concerned about their health should consult a doctor and return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund.”
Soft cheeses like Camembert, Brie, Ricotta, Blue Vein, and Feta are considered high risk for listeria.
Pregnant women and people “at risk” are advised to avoid them.
It was also sold at several small independent retailers including Our United Food Co in Queensland and Natures Best (pictured), V&C Food Distributors and Bills Cheese and Yoghurts in New South Wales.