The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in United States has issued a warning after ordering the recall of several cream cheese products produced by Made Fresh Salads due to a potential contamination with the dangerous bacteria Listeria monocytogenes.
The agency classified the action as a Class I recall, the highest risk level, meaning that consuming the product could cause serious health consequences or even death in vulnerable individuals.
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The affected items include multiple cream cheese flavors, such as garlic and herb, strawberry, jalapeño, and blueberry, packaged in large plastic containers and distributed to stores and food distributors in New York.
The potential contamination was discovered during a routine inspection, where traces of the bacteria were reportedly found in part of a mixer used during the production process.
So far, no illnesses have been reported, but health authorities are advising anyone who purchased the product to return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
Who is most at risk if they consume food contaminated with listeria?
Older adults, pregnant women, and people with weakened immune systems are the most vulnerable, as the infection can lead to serious complications.
