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🍎 Food FR MAURITIUS March 4, 2026

E.coli STEC in cheese

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Serious
Category
milk and milk products
Hazard
Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
France
Notifier
France
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What is this? A type of harmful bacteria called E.coli STEC may be in some cheeses.

What's happening? Cheese from France might have this bacteria. It can make people very sick.

Does this affect me? If you ate cheese from France, you could be at risk. This is also a warning for people in Mauritius.

What should I do? Do not eat the cheese. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: milk and milk products · Hazard: Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: France

First published
March 4, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.1800

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What is this product recall alert about?
E.coli STEC in cheese. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: milk and milk products · Hazard: Escherichia coli shigatoxin-producing - {pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: France · Notifier: France
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 4, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: France and MAURITIUS.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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