Consumer alerts are vital for notifying the public about potential manufacturing defects, including recent recalls of various products. A significant recall has been issued for Morbier cheese from the Jean Perrin brand due to possible contamination with shiga toxin-producing E. coli. Affected items include different formats of Morbier, with specific GTINs and expiration dates. Consumers are advised to return the products for a refund and to consult a healthcare professional if symptoms arise, as the recall period extends until April 5, 2025.
Stay Informed About Product Recalls. Consumer alerts serve as crucial notifications regarding potential manufacturing flaws. This includes various household items and food products, like the recent warnings regarding minced steaks available at supermarkets or flanks sold at Leclerc earlier this month.On January 24, 2025, a cheese product is at the center of a significant recall alert. The platform Rappel Conso has issued four separate notices regarding a beloved winter cheese. This cheese, especially favored during the winter season for raclettes, is Morbier, specifically from the brand Jean Perrin. The recalled items include Morbier AOP raw milk 30% fat 45 days JEAN PERRIN, and Morbier sold in various formats, including “raclette morbier- Fondue 3 Cheeses platter- morbier VDL- Morbier, comté, Edel platter,” as well as in “Morbier portion 225g” and wheels available at large retail outlets.
Recall of Raclette Cheese in France
For the platter varieties, numerous GTIN references are involved: all lots with GTINs 3324440559971, 3324440470863, 3324440168708, 3324440440811, 3324440169286, 3324440440934, 3324440440774, 3324440440842, 3324440440859, 3324440440316, 3324440440323, and others. The expiration dates for these products range from January 8, 2025, to March 4, with various specific dates including January 25 and February 3. Marketing for these items occurred between November 12, 2024, and January 24, 2025.
For the 225g Morbier portion, the GTIN is 3324440338125, with a consumption window from January 8 to February 18, 2025, coinciding with the sale period of the other items. For the wheels, GTINs are 3324440316918 and 3324440317717, valid for consumption from January 8 to March 14, 2025. The Morbier AOP raw milk 30% fat 45 days JEAN PERRIN has the GTIN 202183000000 and was available from November 18, 2024, to January 23, 2025. All lots are affected and these cheeses were distributed across various stores throughout France.
Potential Bacterial Contamination in Morbier
This recall of Morbier is a precautionary measure initiated after investigating cases of SHU. It is suspected that shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) may be present, a bacterium that can cause symptoms such as diarrhea (potentially bloody), vomiting, and abdominal pain, possibly accompanied by fever within a week of consumption. Children, in particular, may face serious renal complications due to this infection. It is highly recommended to consult a healthcare professional if you exhibit any of these symptoms, ensuring to mention the recall.
If you remain symptom-free for 15 days, there is typically no cause for concern. However, if you have not consumed your cheese, it’s best to avoid it, returning the product to the store or disposing of it. A refund will be provided upon request. For further inquiries, you can reach out at 03 81 62 06 29. Please note that the recall period is set to conclude on April 5, 2025.