Listeria alert: recall of many cheeses sold throughout France

Listeria alert recall of many cheeses sold throughout France

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    Sold throughout France, many cheeses made at the Sainte-Godeleine cheese factory located on the Côte d’Opale in Wierre-Effroy (Pas-de-Calais) have been recalled. They are suspected of being contaminated with Listeria.

    Here are the product recalls, the batches concerned, the possibility of reimbursement.

    References of the numerous cheeses concerned

    The references below are affected by this recall.

    • Product brand name: FRERES BERNARD
    • Names of models or references: Wissant Shortbread 400g Half Wissant Shortbread 200g
    • Product identification: Lotsee product list in attachment
    • List of products: SAB_withdrawal.pdfAttachment
    • Packaging: Cellulosic film
    • Start/end date of marketing: From 08/29/2024 to 10/08/2024
    • Storage temperature: Product to be stored in the refrigerator
    • Health mark: FR-62-889-001-CE
    • Geographical sales area: entire France
    • Distributors: GMS, retailer, cheese shop, wholesalers

    • Product brand name: FRERES BERNARD
    • Names of models or references: Petit Touquet 200g
    • Product identification
      • GTIN 3770001691251 Lot 32324 Use-by date 07/10/2024
      • GTIN 3770001691251 Lot 33324 Use-by date 10/17/2024
      • GTIN 3770001691251 Lot 33224 Use-by date 10/24/2024
    • Packaging: Cellulosic film
    • Start/end date of marketing: From 08/29/2024 to 10/08/2024
    • Storage temperature: Product to be stored in the refrigerator
    • Health mark: FR-62-889-001-CE
    • Geographical sales area: entire France
    • Distributors: GMS, retailer, cheese shop, wholesalers

    • Product brand name: FRERES BERNARD
    • Names of models or references: Petit Pavé de Calais 200g
    • Product identification and product list: ROUGE_withdrawal.pdf
    • Packaging: stretch film
    • Start/end date of marketing: From 08/26/2024 to 10/08/2024
    • Storage temperature: Product to be stored in the refrigerator
    • Health mark: FR-62-889-001-CE
    • Geographical sales area: entire France
    • Distributors: GMS, retailer, cheese shop, wholesalers

    • Product brand name: FRERES BERNARD
    • Names of models or references: Fort D’Ambleteuse
    • Product identification
      • GTIN 377000169105 Lot 331224 Use-by date 08/10/2024
      • GTIN 377000169105 Lot 332124 Use-by date 08/10/2024
      • GTIN 377000169105 Lot 332124 Use-by date 10/12/2024
      • GTIN 377000169105 Lot 334224 Use-by date 02/11/2024
    • Packaging: stretch film
    • Start/end date of marketing: From 08/26/2024 to 10/08/2024
    • Storage temperature: Product to be stored in the refrigerator
    • Health mark: FR-62-889-001-CE
    • Geographical sales area: entire France
    • Distributors: GMS, retailer, cheese shop, wholesalers

    • Product brand name: FRERES BERNARD
    • Names of models or references: FRUITE DU CAP GRIS NEZ 230g
    • Product identification
      • GTIN 3770001691206 lot 30124 Minimum durability date 01/10/2024
    • Packaging: Stretch film
    • Start/end date of marketing: From 08/20/2024 to 10/01/2024
    • Storage temperature: Product to be stored in the refrigerator
    • Health mark: FR-62-889-001-CE
    • Geographical sales area: entire France
    • Distributors: GMS, retailer, cheese shop, wholesalers
    • Product brand name: FRERES BERNARD
    • Names of models or references: Le Fromage de Saint Amand 400g
    • Product identification
      • GTIN 3770001691510 lot 30224 Minimum durability date 01/10/2024
    • Packaging: Stretch film
    • Start/end date of marketing: From 08/26/2024 to 10/01/2024
    • Storage temperature: Product to be stored in the refrigerator
    • Health mark: FR-62-889-001-CE
    • Geographical sales area: entire France
    • Distributors: GMS, retailer, wholesalers
    • Name of the product brand: FROMAGERIE DE LA COTE D’OPALE
    • Names of models or references: BLERIOT 230g
    • Product identification
      • GTIN 3770001691206 lot 30124 Minimum durability date 01/10/2024
    • Packaging: Stretch film
    • Start/end date of marketing: From 08/23/2024 to 10/01/2024
    • Storage temperature: Product to be stored in the refrigerator
    • Health mark: FR-62-889-001-CE
    • Geographical sales area: entire France
    • Distributors: Wholesalers, GMS
    • Product brand name: FRERES BERNARD
    • Names of models or references: LE BOCAGE VERT 230g
    • Product identification
      • GTIN 3770001691565 lot 30124 Use-by date 01/10/2024
    • Packaging: Craft Paper
    • Start/end date of marketing: From 08/15/2024 to 10/01/2024
    • Storage temperature: Product to be stored in the refrigerator
    • Health mark: FR-62-889-001-CE
    • Geographical sales area: entire France
    • Distributors: GMS, Wholesalers
    • Product brand name: FRERES BERNARD
    • Names of models or references: Jean de fleurette 400g (Large)
    • Product identification
      • GTIN 3770001691466 lot 30224 Use-by date 01/10/2024
    • PackagingvStretch film
    • Start/end date of marketing: From 08/21/2024 to 10/01/2024
    • Storage temperature: Product to be stored in the refrigerator
    • Health mark: FR-62-889-001-CE
    • Geographical sales area: entire France
    • Distributors: Retailer, Cheese Shop
    • Product brand name: FRERES BERNARD
    • Model names or references: Fleur d’Audresselles 400g Half Fleur d’Audresselles 200g
    • Product identification
      • GTIN 3770001691039 Lot 30224 Minimum durability date 01/10/2024
      • GTIN 3770001691039 Lot 30224 Date of minimum durability 05/10/2024
      • GTIN 3770001691169 Lot 30224 Minimum durability date 09/19/2024
      • GTIN 3770001691169 Lot 30224 Date of minimum durability 09/20/2024
      • GTIN 3770001691169 Lot 30224 Date of minimum durability 09/21/2024
      • GTIN 3770001691169 Lot 30224 Minimum durability date 09/22/2024
    • Packaging: Stretch film
    • Start/end date of marketing: From 08/20/2024 to 10/05/2024
    • Storage temperature: Product to be stored in the refrigerator
    • Health mark: FR-62-889-001-CE
    • Geographical sales area: entire France
    • Distributors: GMS, retailer, cheese shop, wholesalers
    • Product brand name: FRERES BERNARD
    • Names of models or references: LA BOITE HAUTE DES HAUTS DE FRANCE 230g
    • Product identification
      • GTIN 3770001691565 Lot 30124Best before date 01/10/2024
    • Packaging cling film – Wooden box
    • Start/end date of marketing: From 08/21/2024 to 10/01/2024
    • Storage temperature: Product to be stored in the refrigerator
    • Health mark: FR-62-889-001-CE
    • Geographical sales area: entire France
    • Distributors: GMS, Wholesalers

    What are the health risks?

    The presence of Listeria monocytogenes in this cheese can lead to serious infections, especially in vulnerable people (pregnant women, elderly or immunocompromised people). Listeriosis can cause symptoms such as fever, headache and body aches, and in some cases, neurological complications or risks to the fetus.

    People who have consumed the “products” mentioned above and who present with fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, and body aches, are invited to consult their doctor and report this consumption.

    Consumers should stop using this product and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. A contact number is available: 03 21 87 00 97.

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