Listeria in cheese sparks Australian recall

Because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, certain Tasmanian-produced cheeses are being recalled in several Australian states.

The Emporium Selection Pepper Cheese has been available for sale at Aldi Stores in Victoria, Queensland, NSW and the ACT.

The Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm Cheese products have been available for sale at independent supermarkets in Victoria and Tasmania only.

Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm Cheese – Wine Lovers 250g
Best Before 7/7/14 and 23/6/14

Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm Cheese 150g – Picnic Pack
Best Before 23/6/14

Ashgrove Tasmanian Farm Bush Pepper Cheese 50g –
Best Before 30/6/14

Emporium Selection Pepper Cheese 170g
Best Before 14/7/14 and 3/8/14

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