FSAI- Recall Etoile de Provence Banon AOP – Goats’ Cheese.

Recall of specific batches of Etoile de Provence Banon AOP (raw milk goats’ cheese) due to the presence of Yersinia enterocolitica.

Alert Summary dated Monday, July 8th, 2024.

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: Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.

Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated batches.