The Hellenic Food Authority (EFET) has announced the recall of a batch of feta cheese from the Greek market after detecting the presence of the pathogenic bacterium Listeria monocytogenes. Consumers are advised not to consume the affected product.
The recall concerns the product labeled “FETA VYTINAS – P.O.P. VARELI”, batch number 24/07/2027 (FE-2751), with a production date of January 24, 2026, and a best-before date of July 24, 2027. The cheese is produced by Nikolaos Tsatsoulis & Sons O.E.
Laboratory analysis conducted by the Food Testing and Research Laboratories of Athens under EFET confirmed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes. EFET has demanded the immediate withdrawal of the entire batch, and ongoing inspections are currently underway. Consumers who have purchased this product are urged to avoid consumption.
Listeriosis, the infection caused by Listeria monocytogenes, is typically contracted through contaminated food. Symptoms can appear anywhere from a few days up to three months after exposure, with most cases emerging within one to two weeks. The infection can be serious, particularly for vulnerable populations.
