Russia Bans Supplies of Cottage Cheese from Kleck

Russia’s Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) has banned imports into Russia of cottage cheese produced by the Kleck branch of Slutsk Cheese-Making Plant OJSC. Yeast was found in the product for a second time.

The ban will take effect on October 14.

Enhanced laboratory testing is also being introduced following the detection of Staphylococcus aureus in cheese produced by Slutsk Cheese-Making Plant OJSC.