They would be contaminated with listeria, the bacterium responsible for listeriosis.
A new food would be likely to contain listeriathe agent responsible for the listeriosis. This product is cheese. And it is urgently recalled from the shelves of many brands throughout France.
This Friday, a massive recall of about twenty references has been undertaken. But the first reminders had been made in recent days. It is several different cheeses sold by the Société laitière de Vichy between October 1, 2022 and February 4, 2023, everywhere in France. A total of 28 cheeses are concerned.
Which cheeses are affected?
The cheeses were sold in creameries, cheese factories but also in several medium and large supermarkets, in particular Grand Frais, Leclerc, Carrefour, Casino, Auchan, Cora or Super U.
Here are the tips for the symptoms when consumed. If symptoms such as fever, isolated or accompanied by headache, and body aches appear, it is recommended to consult a doctor. Pregnant women, the elderly, and immunocompromised people should pay particular attention to these symptoms. The incubation period for listeriosis can be up to eight weeks.
It is possible to know in detail the products and batches concerned by this massive recall on the government site Drink reminder.