Published on 04/06/2022 at 11:57 a.m.,
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A new recall campaign has been taking place since Tuesday April 5 concerning six cheeses from the Lactalis group. In question: the presence of the bacterium responsible for listeriosis.
After the Buitoni pizza scandal and the massively recalled Kinder chocolates, a new national recall campaign concerning six cheeses is launched on Tuesday, April 5. These cheeses, from a Graindorge brand cheese dairy of the Lactalis group and sold in supermarkets, are likely to contain the bacterium responsible for listeriosisannounced the government website Drink reminder.
The products concerned
The recalled products are:
- Coulommiers, E. Graindorgebatches 25022LI9 whose expiry date is between 05/01/2022 to 05/10/2022;
- Brie with raw milk 1kg, E.Graindorgelot 25022LI9 whose expiry date is 06/05/2022;
- Two raw milk cheeses, Normanvillebatches 25022LI9 whose use-by date is 06/05/2022;
- Coulommiers with raw milk, Franprixlot 25022LI9, the use-by date of which is 01/05/2022;
- Lactic cheeselot 11.22 whose expiry date is 04/17/2022.
These cheeses have been sold throughout France since mid-March in supermarkets such as Auchan, Leclerc, Casino, Carrefour, Intermarché, Cora, Système U, Schiever and NOUS Anti Gaspi grocery stores.
Do not consume the products
If you have one of these cheeses, the government site recommends destroying them or not consuming them and bringing them back to their store of purchase to be reimbursed. In case you have consumed one of these products, it is recommended to pay attention to the appearance of symptoms such as fever, headache or body aches.
Pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly should be particularly attentive to the appearance of these symptoms. If they occur, it is strongly advised to consult a doctor quickly.
Listeriosis: a rare but risky infection
Listeriosis is one of the rare infections from certain raw foods and can grow easily in a refrigerator. Its incubation period varies between 10 to 28 days and particularly affects the elderly or people with weakened immune systems. Because of this bacterium, about a quarter of patients die.
To cure a listeriosis infection, there is antibiotic treatment with a combination of ampicillin and gentamicin. However, it would seem that “the best treatment is prevention”, says Dr. Caroline Charlier, head of clinic for the infectious and tropical diseases unit. To prevent it, a few simple actions can help:
- Wash fruits, vegetables and aromatic herbs well, the listeria germ is indeed present in the soil;
- Wash hands properly and often (even after handling raw foods)
- Thoroughly cook all animal products: meat and fish;
- Always reheat leftover food and ready meals (Listeria germs are destroyed at 100°C);
- Respect expiry dates;
- Remove the rind from all cheeses.