Important Product Recall Notice: FPJ Sainte-Maure de Touraine AOP FERMIER Cheese

Date of Publication: July 17, 2024

The DGCCRF (Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control) has issued an urgent recall for the FPJ Sainte-Maure de Touraine AOP FERMIER cheese due to a potential health risk from Listeria monocytogenes. This notice applies to consumers across France and impacts several lots of this artisanal cheese, marketed from July 4, 2024, to July 16, 2024. This precautionary recall comes after an alert from a farmhouse producer regarding the possible presence of this harmful bacteria.

Risks Announced

Consumption of the affected products may expose consumers to Listeria monocytogenes, the bacteria responsible for listeriosis. Listeriosis is a serious infection that can cause fever, muscle aches, and sometimes nausea or diarrhea. If the infection spreads to the nervous system, symptoms could include headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or convulsions. Pregnant women, the elderly, newborns, and individuals with weakened immune systems may be particularly at risk for severe illness or complications.

Precautionary Measures and Recommendations

Consumers possessing any of the recalled cheese should not consume it, use it, or distribute it in any form. Instead, they are advised to return the product to their place of purchase or destroy it. For those who have consumed the affected cheese and are experiencing symptoms consistent with listeriosis, it's crucial to seek medical advice and inform your healthcare provider about the consumption.

Product Identification

The recalled products were available through wholesalers and retailers throughout France, wrapped in a “nu” (naked) condition, necessitating refrigeration.

Compensation Modalities: For more information on compensation or if you have further questions, refer to the additional information section within the recall notice or contact the place of purchase.

Deadline for Recall Procedure: Consumers should take action regarding the recall before September 13, 2024, as indicated by the authorities.

To stay informed on product recalls and for more information on product safety, consumers are encouraged to visit the official website at rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

The safety and well-being of consumers is paramount. Promptly addressing this recall will help to ensure the health risks associated with the consumption of potentially contaminated products are mitigated.

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