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🍎 Food FR May 6, 2026

ferme baracand — picodon

contamination e.coli stec

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
ferme baracand — picodon
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Firm Baracand — Picodon Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the point of sale and contact the seller. Destroy the product. Escherichia coli producing shiga toxin (STEC) may cause bloody diarrhoea, stomach pain, vomiting and fever within a week of eating contaminated food. In up to 5 to 8% of cases, severe kidney complications can follow, mainly in children. Anyone who has eaten this product and shows these symptoms should see a doctor at once, mentioning the product, where and when it was bought.
Barcode (GTIN): 3770016897129 3770016897006
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Recall in effect
A food safety warning is in effect in FR.
📈 Timeline
9 days active so far
May 19, 2026 May 27, 2026

What is this? This is a soft goat’s-milk cheese called Picodon. It may contain harmful E. coli bacteria.

What's happening? Some batches of this cheese have been found to have E. coli. Eating it could make you sick.

Does this affect me? If you have bought this cheese in France, it may be unsafe. Check the package for the GTIN numbers listed.

What should I do? Stop eating it now. Return it to the shop where you bought it. If you feel sick, ask your doctor right away.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
baracand
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: lait et produits laitiers · Hazard: escherichia coli shiga toxinogène (stec) · GTIN: 3770016897129, 3770016897006 · contamination e.coli stec · Préconisations: les escherichia coli shiga toxinogène (stec) peuvent entraîner dans la semaine qui suit la consommation de produits contaminés, des diarrhées parfois sanglantes, des douleurs abdominales et des vomissements, accompagnés ou non de fièvre. ces symptômes peuvent être suivis (5 à 8% des cas) de complications rénales sévères, principalement chez les enfants. les personnes qui auraient consommé les produits mentionnés ci-dessus et qui présenteraient ce type de symptômes sont invitées à consulter sans délai leur médecin traitant en lui signalant cette consommation ainsi que le lieu et la date d'achat · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le point de vente · détruire le produit

First published
May 6, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/22206/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
ferme baracand — picodon. Firm Baracand — Picodon Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the point of sale and contact the seller. Destroy the product. Escherichia coli producing shiga toxin (STEC) may cause bloody diarrhoea, stomach pain, vomiting and fever within a week of eating contaminated...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 6, 2026 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
▸ What should I do?
Read the full notice on the source authority site. If the alert mentions a specific batch or expiry date, check your supply against those details before continuing to use the product.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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