Food Recall: Montefiore Cheese

Posted by Josette Dunn on 14th April 2010

Montefiori Cheese is conducting a voluntary consumer level recall on their Mozarella Fiorello cheese products.

The reason for the recall is that the products have been contaminated with Salmonella bacteria.  Symptoms of Salmonella poisoning are vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain which persists for more than 24 hours.  Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

The voluntary recall applies only to Mozarella Fiorello cheeses with the following weights and best before dates:

  • Best Before: 17.06.10 – 9327020000133 – 400g          Batch 076 & Batch 078
  • Best Before: 19.06.10 – 9327020000027 – 1kg             Batch 076 & Batch 078

No other Montefiore Cheese product is affected by this recall.

Consumers are asked not to consume the products and return to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information please contact Montefiore Cheese on 03 9462 6755.