Bravo Farms Dutch Style Gouda recalled for E-coli
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FDA NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Nov. 4, 2010
Media Inquiries: Siobhan DeLancey, 301-796-4668,
siobhan....@fda.hhs.gov
Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA
FDA, CDC, and Costco warn consumers to avoid Bravo Farms Dutch Style
Gouda cheese
Raw milk cheese may be related to outbreak of E. coli infections
Fast Facts
* Bravo Farms Dutch Style Gouda cheese, (Costco item 40654)
offered for sale and in cheese sampling events at Costco Wholesale
Corporation (Costco) locations is preliminarily linked with an
outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections. This cheese is made from raw
milk.
* Consumers who have any of this cheese should not eat it. They
should return the cheese to the place of purchase or dispose of it in
a closed plastic bag and place in a sealed trash can to prevent people
or animals, including wild animals, from eating it.
* Most people infected with E. coli O157:H7 develop diarrhea and
abdominal cramps, but some illnesses may last longer and can be more
severe. While most people recover within a week, some may develop a
severe infection. Rarely, as symptoms of diarrhea improve, a type of
kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) can occur; this
can happen at any age but is most common in children under 5 years old
and in older adults. People with HUS should be hospitalized
immediately, as their kidneys may stop working and they may be at risk
for other serious health problems.
* As of Thursday, November 4, 2010, 25 persons infected with the
outbreak strain of E. coli O157:H7have been reported from five states
since mid-October. The number of ill persons identified in each state
with this strain is as follows: AZ (11), CA (1), CO (8), NM (3) and NV
(2). There have been 9 reported hospitalizations, 1 possible case of
hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), and no deaths.
What is the Problem?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention join Costco Wholesale Corporation (Costco), in
warning consumers not to consume Bravo Farms Dutch Style Gouda cheese
(Costco item 40654), as this cheese may be associated with an outbreak
of E.coli O157:H7 infections. The cheese was available for sale, and
free samples were offered for in-store tasting at Costco in Arizona,
California, Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada.
What are the Symptoms of Illness/Injury?
Most people infected with E. coli O157:H7 develop diarrhea and
abdominal cramps, but some illnesses may last longer and can be more
severe. While most people recover within a week, some may develop a
severe infection. Rarely, as symptoms of diarrhea improve, a type of
kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) can occur; this
can happen at any age but is most common in children under 5 years old
and in older adults. People with HUS should be hospitalized
immediately, as their kidneys may stop working and they may be at risk
for other serious health problems.
What Do Consumers Need To Do?
Do not eat Bravo Farms Dutch Style Gouda cheese (Costco Item 40654)
purchased at Costco. Consumers should return this product to the place
of purchase or dispose of it in a closed plastic bag and place in a
sealed trash can to prevent people or animals, including wild animals,
from eating them. Anyone who experienced signs or symptoms of E. coli
O157:H7 infection should contact his or her healthcare provider
immediately. Healthcare providers should report any suspected
infection to state or local public health authorities right away.
Where is it Distributed?
Costco offered the Bravo Farms Dutch Style Gouda cheese for sale and
for in-store tasting at its stores in Arizona, California, Colorado,
New Mexico and Nevada.
What is Being Done to Protect Consumers?
The FDA, CDC and Costco are working together on the investigation and
will update the public with more information as soon as it is
available. As more information becomes available, the recommendations
to consumers may change. The FDA, in conjunction with the state of
California, has initiated an investigation at Bravo Farms.
In addition, Costco is advising consumers to return any remaining
Bravo Farms Dutch Style Gouda cheese they may have at home to Costco
for a full refund. Costco has voluntarily removed the cheese from its
stores and, using card purchase records, has notified consumers by
phone of the situation.
Costco Press Release
The information in this press release reflects FDA’s best efforts to
communicate what the manufacturer has reported to FDA.
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