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According to press reports and French health authorities, the cheeses Saint-Félicien and Saint-Marcellin, both made by the Société Fromagerie Alpine in Romans-sur-Isère in the Drôme department, were pulled from shelves yesterday (Saturday April 27) due to the likely link to an E. coli outbreak.
The brands are mainly sold in large supermarkets such as Leclerc, Lidl and Auchan.
The recall was a “precautionary measure”, said the ministers for health and agriculture, after 13 children in several regions were reported to have contracted cases of hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) due to an E. coli infection, since March 21. In the US, only about 5% of outbreak victims develop HUS, raising the question that this outbreak may impact a significant number of people.
Investigations revealed that several of the children had eaten these cheeses before symptoms appeared.
Anyone who still has cheese from this brand is advised not to eat the product.
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