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🍎 Food FR March 9, 2026

fromagerie du vivarais — picodon aop piece

détection d'e. coli stec

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
fromagerie du vivarais — picodon aop piece
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
E. coli bacteria may cause stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, vomiting and fever within a week of eating contaminated cheese. In rare cases this can lead to serious kidney problems, especially in young children. Stop using the cheese immediately, return it to the store or destroy it. Anyone with these symptoms should see a doctor right away and mention when and where the cheese was bought.
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8 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 27, 2026
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What is this? A French cheese called Picodon AOP has been found to have a harmful bacteria called E. coli.

What's happening? The cheese may make people sick with stomach pain, diarrhea, or fever. In rare cases, it can cause serious kidney problems, especially in children.

Does this affect me? If you bought this cheese, you might be at risk. Check if you have any left.

What should I do? Stop eating the cheese. Return it to the store where you bought it or throw it away. If you feel sick, see a doctor right away and tell them about the cheese.

🤖 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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Type: alimentation · Category: lait et produits laitiers · Hazard: escherichia coli shiga toxinogène (stec) · détection d'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 · détruire le produit

First published
March 9, 2026
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/21550/interne

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fromagerie du vivarais — picodon aop piece. E. coli bacteria may cause stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, vomiting and fever within a week of eating contaminated cheese. In rare cases this can lead to serious kidney problems, especially in young children. Stop using the cheese immediately, return it to the store or destroy i...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 9, 2026 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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