Fromagerie Alpine recalls Saint Félicien and Saint Marcellin raw cow’s milk cheese because of possible contamination with E. coli
- Affected
- Tesco Finest Saint Félicien du Dauphiné Cheese; Xavier David, Saint Marcellin PGI (sold by Harrods)
- The problem
- The possible presence of E. coli in the products is listed above.
- What to do
- If you have bought any of the above products, do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
Products affected
Tesco Finest Saint Félicien du Dauphiné Cheese
- Pack size: 180g
- Lot All lot numbers from 032 to 116 · Use by All date codes
Xavier David, Saint Marcellin PGI (sold by Harrods)
- Pack size: 80g
- Lot All lot numbers from 032 to 116 · Use by All date codes between 8 March 2019 and 16 June 2019
Risk
The possible presence of E. coli in the products is listed above.
The products listed above might be contaminated with Shiga toxin producing E. coli (STEC).
Symptoms caused by this organism include diarrhoea, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhoea, and haemolytic uremic syndrome, a serious condition that can lead to kidney failure and can be fatal.
Action taken by the company
Fromagerie Alpine is recalling the above products. Point-of-sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the products. Please see the notice linked below.
What you should do
If you have bought any of the above products, do not eat them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
More information
Fromagerie Alpine is recalling Saint Félicien and Saint Marcellin raw cow’s milk cheese because the products might contain E. coli. The products are sold by Tesco and Harrods.
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 1 May 2019. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.