Heluva Good Recalls Cold Pack Cheese Products

Two varieties of Heluva Good Cold Pack CheeseListeriosis
Food have been recalled as a precautionaryListeriosis is a form of food poisoning caused by
measure after the state of Wisconsin foundeating food that is contaminated with Listeria
Listeria monocytogenes in some of the finishedmonocytogenes bacteria. Foods most often
product. The recall was issued January 11, 2010.associated with the disease include cold cuts, hot
So far, no illnesses have been reported indogs, and soft cheeses.
connection with the recalled cheese food.Healthy adults rarely become seriously ill when
Listeriosis rarely affects healthy adults, but inthey ingest Listeria contaminated foods. However,
those who are at high risk infection can be fatal.in those at high risk the disease can be fatal.
Identifying the Recalled Heluva Good CheesePregnant women are at extremely high risk for
The recalled cheese was sold in: New Yorkbecoming infected. In addition to illness in the
Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland Delaware Ohiomother, listeriosis during pregnancy can cause:
Virginia West Virginia Maine New HampshireMiscarriage Still birth Infection in newborn baby
Connecticut Massachusetts Vermont Rhode IslandDeath of newborn baby
Two varieties have been recalled:People with compromised immune systems are
If you have either of these products in youralso at high risk for contracting listeriosis, as are
home, do not consume them. You can returnthe elderly and those taking glucocorticosteroid
them to the place of purchase for a full refund.medications.