Product recall: be careful, these cheeses are contaminated with listeria

Product recall: be careful, these cheeses are contaminated with listeria

Several batches of Maroilles AOP cheese are currently subject to recall. These cheeses contain a toxic bacteria responsible for listeriosis.

To avoid serious food poisoning, it is recommended not to consume this cheese. TipsForWomens takes stock of the incriminated batches.

Contaminated batches of Maroilles

Here is the information regarding the recalled Maroilles AOP Metro Chef cheese, sold throughout Europe

  • Food / Milk and dairy products MAROILLES AOP 720G METRO CHEF
  • Dial: METRO CHEF
  • Model or reference: MAROILLES AOP 720G METRO CHEF
    • • GTIN 3439495902679 Lot 355 Minimum durability date 04/06/2024
    • • GTIN 3439495902679 Lot 355 Minimum durability date 04/09/2024
    • • GTIN 3439495902679 Lot 355 Minimum durability date 04/13/2024
  • Packaging: 720g
  • Marketing date: 06/02/2024
  • End of marketing date: 02/26/2024
  • Storage temperature: Product to be stored in the refrigerator
  • Health mark: FR 02 725 002 CE
  • Geographical sales area: entire Europe
  • Distributors: METRO FRANCE

Listeriosis, a disease that can be serious

If this lot has been recalled, it is because it may cause the listeriosisa serious infection caused by the bacteria Listeria monocytogenes.

The Consumer Reminder site therefore invites consumers to “who have consumed the products mentioned above and who present with fever, isolated or accompanied by headaches, and body aches, to consult their doctor and report this consumption“.

Moreover,”serious forms with neurological complications and maternal or fetal damage in pregnant women can also sometimes occur“, the site further specifies.

Fragile individuals (pregnant women, immunocompromised people and the elderly) must therefore be particularly attentive to these symptoms.

The product must not be consumed and it is advisable to contact your point of sale who will inform you of the compensation until the end date of the recall procedure, March 19, 2024. A contact number has been put in place : 0170960278.