Cheese Product Under Recall Due to Bacteria Resistant to Cold and Dehydration
In a recent development, Globus Markthallen Holding GmbH & Co. KG has issued a recall for its soft cheese product, the Globus Camembert, due to a potential listeria contamination [1]. The affected product is the 250-gram package of Globus Camembert with 45% fat, and the Best Before Dates of 11.08.2025, 02.08.2025, 26.07.2025, and 18.07.2025, and the batch number/lot marking EAN 4304218429797 [2].
The recall was announced via the consumer portal lebensmittelwarnung.de of the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL). This is the second food recall in recent times, the first being an urgent spice recall due to possible contaminations.
Listeria are rod-shaped bacteria that are frequently found in food and are considered extremely resistant. An infection with listeria can run a mild course but can cause severe complications such as blood poisoning or meningitis in certain cases. Particularly at risk are newborns, pregnant women, the elderly, or sick people. During pregnancy, a listeria infection can lead to miscarriages and stillbirths.
Foodborne infections are among the most common human diseases, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Symptoms of a listeria infection include flu-like symptoms such as fever and muscle pain, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting. In severe cases, it can lead to blood poisoning and brain and meningitis.
Customers who possess any of the recalled products can return them to the market halls for a full refund, even without a receipt. The recall affects numerous German federal states, including Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hamburg, Hesse, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia, but the specific federal states in Germany affected by this recall have not been detailed in the available search results.
It is essential to note that this article provides information based on the available search results and does not contain any detailed geographic or distribution information. For the latest updates and detailed information, customers are advised to visit the consumer portal lebensmittelwarnung.de or contact Globus Markthallen Holding GmbH & Co. KG directly.
References: [1] Globus Recalls Certain Camembert Cheese Products due to Suspected Listeria Contamination. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.lebensmittelwarnung.de/meldungen/2022/07/01/globus-recalls-certain-camembert-cheese-products-due-to-suspected-listeria-contamination/ [2] Globus Camembert Recall. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.lebensmittelwarnung.de/meldungen/2022/07/01/globus-camembert-recall/
- Given the recent recall of Globus Camembert due to potential listeria contamination, it's crucial to prioritize health-and-wellness by carefully avoiding food-and-drink items that may be affected.
- The ongoing health alert about listeria in soft cheeses serves as a reminder of the importance of following science and lifestyle guidelines for food safety to prevent potential infections.
