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Spain Issues Food Safety Alerts for Listeria in Raw‑Milk Cheeses and Staph Toxin in Cabrales

Regional authorities are verifying withdrawals through Spain's SCIRI network.

Overview

  • AESAN flagged Listeria monocytogenes in several raw‑milk mixed cheeses sold under Beiardi, La Borda de Agort, Udabe and Eroski, listing specific affected lots and expiries.
  • Initial distribution for the listeria‑linked cheeses included the Basque Country, Navarra, Castilla‑La Mancha and Aragón, with possible onward redistribution under review.
  • A separate AESAN alert identified staphylococcal toxin in Cabrales cheese from Quesería Rojo Prieto affecting lots 08125 and 08225 with initial distribution to Asturias, Madrid and Murcia.
  • The Cabrales contamination was detected by the producer during routine self‑controls and communicated to Asturias health authorities before notification via SCIRI.
  • Consumers are urged not to eat the listed products and to seek medical care if symptomatic, with special caution for pregnant women and other high‑risk groups; no widespread illnesses are reported in the coverage.