Recall of Contaminated Comté Cheese Products in France
Lidl supermarkets recall cheeses linked to listeria contamination
Products of Comté cheese have been recalled in France due to contamination with listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria known to cause listeriosis.
The 150-gram packets of AOP Comté Râpé from the brand Chêne d'Argent have been under recall since March 25, 2023. The affected lots are numbers 077 01 and 078 01, with a GTIN of 4056489371540, and a minimum durability date set for May 17 and 18, 2025. These products were sold in Lidl supermarkets, specifically across 19 locations in the Alpes-Maritimes region and 30 in Var.
Additionally, a 220-gram bag of AOP Comté 12 Mois from the brand Saveurs de Nos Régions has also been recalled for the same contamination reasons.
The lot number is 077 02, GTIN 4056489726906, with a minimum durability date of May 17, 2025. This latter product was only sold at one Lidl store in Var, located on Avenue Gabriel Péri in Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, during March 20 and 21. Listeriosis is categorized as a rare but serious infection, reportedly leading to mortality in 30 to 40% of cases outside of pregnancy, according to health authorities.
Each year, approximately 350 cases are recorded in mainland France.
The disease manifests in adults primarily as bloodstream infections, septicemia, or central nervous system infections, which are characterized by meningitis or encephalitis.
For pregnant women, listeriosis can result in miscarriage, premature birth, or severe neonatal infections.
The incubation period for listeriosis can range from a few days to two months.
To mitigate risks associated with listeriosis, health recommendations include thoroughly cooking animal-derived foods, removing the rinds from all cheeses, washing vegetables and herbs meticulously, and reheating ready-to-eat products until boiling.
The 150-gram packets of AOP Comté Râpé from the brand Chêne d'Argent have been under recall since March 25, 2023. The affected lots are numbers 077 01 and 078 01, with a GTIN of 4056489371540, and a minimum durability date set for May 17 and 18, 2025. These products were sold in Lidl supermarkets, specifically across 19 locations in the Alpes-Maritimes region and 30 in Var.
Additionally, a 220-gram bag of AOP Comté 12 Mois from the brand Saveurs de Nos Régions has also been recalled for the same contamination reasons.
The lot number is 077 02, GTIN 4056489726906, with a minimum durability date of May 17, 2025. This latter product was only sold at one Lidl store in Var, located on Avenue Gabriel Péri in Saint-Maximin-la-Sainte-Baume, during March 20 and 21. Listeriosis is categorized as a rare but serious infection, reportedly leading to mortality in 30 to 40% of cases outside of pregnancy, according to health authorities.
Each year, approximately 350 cases are recorded in mainland France.
The disease manifests in adults primarily as bloodstream infections, septicemia, or central nervous system infections, which are characterized by meningitis or encephalitis.
For pregnant women, listeriosis can result in miscarriage, premature birth, or severe neonatal infections.
The incubation period for listeriosis can range from a few days to two months.
To mitigate risks associated with listeriosis, health recommendations include thoroughly cooking animal-derived foods, removing the rinds from all cheeses, washing vegetables and herbs meticulously, and reheating ready-to-eat products until boiling.
