Cheese lovers, stay vigilant. Major supermarkets including Super U, Carrefour, Casino, Auchan, Leclerc, and Intermarché have issued recalls for select cheese products potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, the bacteria behind listeriosis. If you've bought these from any of these stores, check your fridge immediately.
The affected cheeses are:
- Reblochon PDO, brand La Dent du Chat
- Farmhouse Saint-Nectaire, brand L'Empereur
Recall details for Reblochon AOP La Dent du Chat:
- Names of models or references: Reblochon AOP "La Dent du Chat" sold individually; Reblochon AOP "La Dent du Chat" sold by 12
- Barcode: 3309480000379
- Lot: 311630
- Use By Date - Best Before Date: 03/09/2021
- Packaging: per unit
- Start/end date of marketing: from 07/26/2021 to 07/30/2021
- Health mark: FR73-114-001
- Distributors: all distributors (creamery, store, local GMS, restaurant, EPHAD, etc.)
Recall details for Saint-Nectaire Fermier, L'Empereur brand:
- Names of models or references: Saint-Nectaire Fermier 1/8; Saint-Nectaire Fermier 1/4; Saint-Nectaire Fermier 1/2; Saint-Nectaire Fermier 1/6; Whole Saint-Nectaire Fermier
- Lot: CG 24
- Use By Date - Best Before Date: between 07/29/2021 and 07/31/2021
- Start/end date of marketing: from 07/13/2021 to 07/23/2021
- Health mark: FR 15 141 001 CE
- Distributors: Spar, Netto, Carrefour, Super U, Intermarché, Leclerc, Casino, Auchan
What is Listeriosis?
Listeriosis is a rare but serious infection in France caused by Listeria bacteria, treatable with antibiotics. It's typically contracted through contaminated food and poses higher risks to pregnant women, newborns, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.
