According to two UK food agencies, the likelihood of vulnerable people contracting listeriosis from blue cheese is very low.

A Food Standards Agency (FSA) and Food Standards Scotland (FSS) risk assessment found the severity of Listeria monocytogenes infection in vulnerable people is high. However, the frequency of listeriosis in these groups from consumption

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Two brands of gorgonzola truffle cheese are being recalled in Canada because of contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The recall follows testing by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Consumers are urged to check their homes for the recalled cheese and throw it out if they have it on hand.

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