# Major Recall Alert: Gorgonzola D.O.P. Piccante Recalled Due to Possible Listeria Monocytogenes Contamination
Health Canada has issued an important safety recall concerning the **Auricchio-brand Gorgonzola D.O.P. Piccante cheese**. This product is being recalled due to potential **Listeria monocytogenes contamination**. Consumers are urged to stop consuming the affected product immediately to avoid health risks. Read on for full details about this recall and the steps you should take to protect yourself and your family.
## Why This Recall is Important
The recall stems from the potential presence of **Listeria monocytogenes**, a harmful bacterium that can cause serious health issues. While healthy individuals may only experience short-term symptoms like fever, headaches, nausea, and diarrhea, Listeria poses significant dangers to vulnerable populations. This includes:
- Pregnant individuals (risk of miscarriage or stillbirth)
- Seniors
- Anyone with compromised immune systems
Consuming contaminated food is not worth the risk when your health is on the line. This recall highlights the importance of identifying and removing contaminated products from Canadian households as quickly as possible.
## Details of the Recall
Here’s what we know about the affected product:
- **Brand**: Auricchio
- **Product Name**: Gorgonzola D.O.P. Piccante
- **Weight**: 200 g packages
- **Reason for Recall**: Potential contamination with **Listeria monocytogenes**
- **Date Announced**: October 2023 (Exact date: 31955 on Health Canada’s website)
- **Lot Numbers**:
- Lot 2595219A1
- Lot 2595276A1
If you have this product in your refrigerator, stop consuming it immediately. To confirm whether your cheese is part of the recall, check the label for the specified lot numbers. Images of the affected packaging can be found [here](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/auricchio-brand-gorgonzola-dop-piccante-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes).
## What You Should Do
If you have the affected product at home, here’s what you need to do:
- **Avoid consumption**: Do *not* eat the product.
- **Dispose safely**: Discard the cheese in a way that ensures no one else will consume it, such as sealing it before disposal.
- **Return for a refund**: Some stores will allow you to return the product for a full refund. Contact your point of purchase for confirmation.
- **Monitor your health**: If you’ve consumed the affected product and feel unwell, seek medical attention immediately, especially if you belong to a high-risk group.
For more official details about this recall, visit the [Health Canada recall alert page](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/auricchio-brand-gorgonzola-dop-piccante-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes).
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Protect yourself and your loved ones by acting fast. Stay vigilant, stay informed, and take action when recalls are issued. **Auricchio Gorgonzola D.O.P. Piccante recall** is a reminder of the importance of food safety awareness.
Stay safe, Canada!