Ambrosi Gorgonzola Cheese Recalled Over Listeria Risk

On Friday 20 March 2026, the Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration (ALVA) announced the recall of Gorgonzola AOP cheese of the brand Ambrosi due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.

The following product has been recalled from sale in Luxembourg: Ambrosi brand Gorgonzola AOP cheese, with the use by dates: 20/03/2026 and 30/03/2026 and lot numbers: L51600900 and L51601906.

Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogenic bacteria that causes the infection listeriosis. According to ALVA, it causes a variety of symptoms in infected individuals, including fever, body aches and gastrointestinal symptoms. Severe infections may lead to complications such as meningitis or bacteremia, which may require hospitalisation. Pregnant women, immunocompromised individuals, young children and the elderly are the most at risk and should be especially aware of the symptoms. In pregnant women, the infection can be dangerous for both the mother and the foetus.

Symptoms of listeriosis may appear between three and 70 days after exposure to Listeria monocytogenes. Typically, the incubation period is one to four weeks.

ALVA advised people who have consumed a contaminated product and are experiencing symptoms to seek medical advice and disclose their exposure. Symptoms may vary from person to person and may vary in severity depending on the extent of infection.