A batch of cheese from the Basque cooperative Ohian txiki koop. All when a case of meningitis in a person of Madrid. According to the Basque health authorities, it has been produced in a cheese. This belongs to the products called 'Gutizia' (raw sheep's milk cheese). But also 'Txuria' (soft cheese made from raw sheep's milk) and 'Beltza' (lactic cheese-raw sheep's milk roll).
Poisoning is caused by bacteria Listeria monocytogenes associated with the consumption of raw milk cheese. The state and regional health agencies have revealed that only in Basque Country, Catalonia and Madrid that lot has been distributed.
The authorities advise all people who have any of these products at home to refrain from consuming them. As well as that they go to a health center in case they have done so and if they present any unusual symptoms.
For its part, the manufacturing company Oihan Txiki Kooperatiba "Deeply regrets what happened." He shows "his concern for the person affected by meningitis", as explained in a press release.
In addition, they report that "they have identified the items sent to distributors for immobilization." They have also collected "samples of the cheeses mentioned for analysis."
A very unlikely case of meningitis
This meningitis by Listeria monocytogenes it is a disease spread through contaminated food. It can be from plant or animal origin in uncooked food. It usually manifests with gastroenteritis after a few hours of consumption and up to ten days. But only rarely can it take more complex forms. When it comes to being treated, the most serious is meningitis.
For its part, the regulatory council of idiazabal has ensured that none of the cheese that allegedly contain the causative bacteria are theirs. Although the cooperative that makes them does belong to this denomination of origin (DO).
