| 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.
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.
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