Auricchio brand Gorgonzola D.O.P. Piccante is being recalled in Canada because of Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

The recall is because of inspection activities by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. No illnesses have been confirmed to date in relation to consumption of this product.

The implicated cheese was distributed in Ontario and Quebec.

The recalled cheese is packaged in 200-gram plastic pouches and marked with the UPC number of 8 004603 100787 and codes L 2595276A1 Best Before: 08/05/2026; or L 2595219A1 Best Before: 08/05/2026.

There is concern that consumers may have the recalled cheese in their homes because of its long shelf life.

About Listeria infections

Food contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes may not look, smell or taste spoiled but can still cause serious and sometimes life-threatening infections. Anyone who has eaten any of the recalled cheese and developed symptoms of Listeria infection should seek medical treatment and tell their doctors about the possible Listeria exposure.

Also, anyone who has eaten any of the recalled products should monitor themselves for symptoms during the coming weeks because it can take up to 70 days after exposure to Listeria for symptoms of listeriosis to develop. 

Symptoms of Listeria infection can include vomiting, nausea, persistent fever, muscle aches, severe headache, and neck stiffness. Specific laboratory tests are required to diagnose Listeria infections, which can mimic other illnesses. 

Pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and people such as cancer patients who have weakened immune systems are particularly at risk of serious illnesses, life-threatening infections, other complications and death. Although infected pregnant women may experience only mild, flu-like symptoms, their infections can lead to premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or even stillbirth.