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Recall of specific batches of Etoile de Provence Banon AOP (raw milk goats' cheese) due to the presence of Yersinia enterocolitica

Monday, 08 July 2024

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2024.30
Product Identification: Etoile de Provence Banon AOP (raw milk goats' cheese); pack size: 100g
Batch Code Best-before dates: 12/07/2024 & 19/07/2024
Country Of Origin: France

Message:

The above batches of Etoile de Provence Banon AOP (raw milk goats' cheese) are being recalled due to the presence of Yersinia enterocolitica. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale.

Nature Of Danger:

Yersinia enterocolitica are bacteria which may be ingested via contaminated food or water. Symptoms of yersiniosis most often develop 3-7 days after infection. Symptoms include fever, abdominal cramps, watery or bloody diarrhoea, headaches, and vomiting. Yersiniosis is typically self-limiting, and symptoms can persist from 1-3 days up to 3 weeks. Some individuals are more vulnerable to infection, including young children, older adults and immunocompromised individuals.

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. 

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.