Asda, Sainsbury's and Co-op's own top-brands of Camembert have been removed from their shelves over fears it is contaminated with Listeria; all three supermarkets source their Camembert from the same manufacturer in France. Listeria has been linked to miscarriages and can cause illnesses, particularly in those who have have weakened immune systems. The Food Standards Agency said that while there was no evidence so far that any products had been contaminated, they were investigating whether other food items could be affected. Earlier this month, French company Fromagerie Beillevaire recalled batches of its 'Brie de Meaux a la Truffe' due to high levels of listeria.
Asda, Sainsbury's and Co-op's own top-brands of Camembert have been removed from their shelves over fears it is contaminated with Listeria; all three supermarkets source their Camembert from the same manufacturer in France. Listeria has been linked to miscarriages and can cause illnesses, particularly in those who have have weakened immune systems. The UK has seen a rise in the number of cases of Listeria in recent years and reports say that this will raise questions over the food safety procedures in French cheese makers. Earlier this month, French company Fromagerie Beillevaire recalled batches of its 'Brie de Meaux a la Truffe' due to high levels of listeria.