French authorities have added four more contaminated products to their ongoing cheese recall as the crisis expands internationally, with affected French cheeses now withdrawn from stores across 30 countries.
The latest additions, announced between August 18th and 20th, bring both new Listeria and E.coli contaminations to the recall list that began with the mass withdrawal on August 12th. The domestic crisis has escalated dramatically, with over 20 people in France falling ill and at least two deaths confirmed from consuming contaminated dairy products.
International health authorities have now identified additional cases in Norway, Denmark, Belgium, and the Netherlands, prompting coordinated recalls across global markets including the Unites States, Japan, and Australia.
Listeria Contaminations
Valmartin’s Emmental Râpé (1kg) sold through Promocash stores nationwide has been recalled, affecting products with January 2025 expiry dates distributed between late July and mid-August. Grand Reserva Leonardi Mascarpone Gorgonzola sold through Super U stores covers lot 250714 with August 23rd consumption dates, distributed throughout early August.
E.coli STEC Contaminations
Earl des Chapotons’ raw milk Crottins de Chavignol from lots 25/07 and 28/07 have been withdrawn due to suspected E.coli O145 contamination, sold nationwide between July 28th and August 13th. Additionally, Chèvrerie d’Amélie’s fresh goat cheese sold directly from their Indre farm affects lot 201, though sales were limited to July 21st only.
These new recalls add to the extensive list of Chavignol varieties already withdrawn, including products from Carrefour and Dubois-Boulay, all traced to shared production facilities during early August operations.
The dual bacterial contamination continues to pose significant medical threats. E.coli STEC symptoms typically appear within seven days, causing bloody diarrhea and severe abdominal pain, with children facing particular risk of kidney complications developing in 5-8% of cases.
Listeria infections can remain dormant for up to eight weeks before causing fever, headaches, and muscle pain. Pregnant women, elderly individuals, and immunocompromised consumers face heightened risks of severe, potentially fatal complications.
Consumers should immediately check refrigerators for any recalled products and dispose of contaminated items. All affected products can be returned to retailers for full refunds without receipts. The recalls remain active through September and October.
See also:
France issues new cheese recall after mass callback on 12th August
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