Hong Kong – Not to consume a kind of French raw milk cheese suspected to be contaminated with E.coli (O26)

Place of origin: France

Manufacturer: FROMAGERIES CHABERT

Packing: 450g per pack

Lots: Lot numbers starting with 8CR

Sanitary mark: FR 74. 096. 050 CE – with red round casein

• The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) received a notification from the RASFF that the above-mentioned product might have been contaminated with E. coli (O26) and is being recalled.
•  According to information provided by the RASFF, a local importer, Silco International Limited, had imported some of the affected product into Hong Kong. The CFS immediately contacted the importer concerned for follow-up. The importer confirmed that it had imported 2.4 kilograms of the affected product and all had been distributed. It has initiated a recall according to the CFS’ advice.

• For the sake of prudence, the CFS has immediately suspended the import and sale in Hong Kong of the concerned product.
•  The CFS has informed the French authorities concerned of the import suspension and will alert the trade to the incident. It will continue to closely monitor the incident and take appropriate follow-up action. Investigation is underway.

• Stop using or selling the product concerned immediately if they possess it.

• Not to consume the affected product if they have bought any.

• The CFS press release
• Enquiries about the recall can be made to the importer’s hotline at 2764 3632 during office hours.