Whole Foods Market Recalls Gingerbread Houses several outbreaks of food poisoning reported

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Staph Forecloses On Gingerbread Houses At Whole Foods

Let's be honest, chewing on the rock-hard roof of a gingerbread house that's been sitting around since the beginning of Advent is enough to make anyone a little queasy.
But there's another reason to steer clear of stale gingerbread if you bought a decorative cookie home at a Whole Foods Market store. On Christmas Eve, the upscale food retailer recalled the houses made by Rolf's Patisserie and sold in 23 states.
The problem? Um, Staphylococcus aureaus bacteria may be squatting inside them. Those nasty bugs can produce toxins that even reheating of food won't destroy. Symptoms including nausea, cramps and vomiting usually hit within a few hours. The illness doesn't usually last more than a couple of days.
  The recall notice from Whole Foods notes baked goods made by the suburban Chicago bakery have been implicated in several outbreaks of food poisoning.
The action by Whole Foods is part of a broader recall of treats made by Rolf's. The Illinois Department of Public Health said the bakery has voluntarily recalled everything it has made since November 1.
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