Mass cheese recall launched in France over E.coli fears
Several major supermarkets are affected, ‘Morbier’ cheese in particular is recalled
Several types raw milk cheese are affected, with Morbier chief among them
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A major recall of Morbier and other raw milk cheese is underway in France after fears of E.coli contamination.
The Morbier cheeses were sold at Intermarché, Franprix, Monoprix, Netto, and E.Leclerc supermarkets across France.
In addition, several raw cheeses from producer Jean Perrin, including Morbier, Raclette, and Tomme styles have also been recalled due to E.coli concerns.
It follows a similar major recall in January 2025, also of Jean Perrin and Morbier cheeses over E.coli fears.
Read more: Cheeses sold in French supermarkets recalled due to risk of E.coli
Some of the products were sold from November 2024, however most were on sale from January and February 2025
The Morbier cheeses affected are:
Morbier au Lait cru de Vache, Nos regions ont du talent brand, GTIN number 3564709172415, sold between November 28, 2024 and February 18, 2025 in E.Leclerc supermarkets
Morbier au lait cru AOP, 250g, Saveurs de nos Régions brand, GTIN number 3760074963249, sold between January 3, 2025 and February 18, 2025 in Lidl supermarkets
Morbier AOP 200g, Monoprix Gourmet brand, GTIN number 3350030178024, sold between January 8 2025 and February 17, 2025 in Monoprix supermarkets
Morbier AOP 250g, Franprix brand, GTIN number 3263856419212, sold between January 8 2025 and February 10 2025 in Franprix supermarkets
Morbier Auchan Terroir 250g AOP, Auchan brand, EAN code (same as a GTIN number) 3596710333288, sold between December 26, 2024 and February 19, 2025
Two Morbier products sold by Prolaidis in Nord can be viewed here and here on the RappelConso site.
Products can be returned to the place of purchase for a refund. Exact deadlines differ between supermarkets but they generally fall from the beginning of March.
If any cheese cannot be returned it should be destroyed and not consumed.
Helplines are also available through some retailers for those affected.
Further information can be found on the links above.
Independent cheesemongers affected
The Jean Perrin cheeses were mostly sold to independent cheesemongers between mid-November, 2024 and February 19, 2025.
However, some were also sold in supermarkets including Auchan, Casino, Monoprix and Netto.
A full list can be found on the RappelConso product recall website. Recalls began on February 19, meaning you may have to go back multiple pages to find all cheeses affected.
More recalls took place today (February 21), meaning further recalls may be announced following the publication of this article.
By clicking on a certain product from Jean Perrin on the recall list, you will find a corresponding PDF article showing the stores in which the product was on sale.
Those affected can receive reimbursement, and there is a helpline available at +33 (0)3 81 62 06 29.
E.Coli concerns
The cheeses have been recalled due to the potential presence of Toxigenic Escherichia coli shiga, commonly known as E.coli.
RappelConso states that eating food contaminated with E.coli “can cause diarrhoea, sometimes bloody, abdominal pain and vomiting, with or without fever, within a week of consumption.”
In some cases it can cause severe kidney damage, particularly for children.
Anyone who has eaten one of the recalled products and has any of the symptoms above should immediately contact a doctor.
If you do not have any of these symptoms within 15 days of consuming a product infected with the bacteria, you will not need to consult a doctor.
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