Safety alert for hardy affineur — valençay fermier aop 220g et pyramide fermière — Food alert in France (May 2023)

hardy affineur — valençay fermier aop 220g et pyramide fermière

suspicion de contamination par escherichia coli stec

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso

Hardy Affineur — Valençay Fermier AOP 220g and Pyramide Fermière Do not consume. Return the product to the point of sale. There is a suspected contamination by shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC). Consumption may cause diarrhoea (sometimes bloody), abdominal pain, vomiting and fever within a week. In rare cases (5 to 8%), severe kidney complications may follow, mainly in children. Anyone experiencing these symptoms after consuming the product should seek immediate medical advice, mentioning the consumption, purchase location and date.

Barcode (GTIN): 3770002695678 3770002695142

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 1221 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.

📈 Timeline

123 days in total

May 19, 2026 September 19, 2026

Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a soft French goat’s cheese called Valençay Fermier AOP and Pyramide Fermière. It may have harmful bacteria called STEC.

What's happening? The cheese is being taken off store shelves because it might be dirty with STEC bacteria.

Does this affect me? If you bought this cheese in France, you should not eat it.

What should I do? Throw the cheese away or return it to the shop. If you feel sick after eating it, 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)

hardy affineur

Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: lait et produits laitiers · Hazard: escherichia coli shiga toxinogène (stec) · GTIN: 3770002695678, 3770002695142 · suspicion de contamination par escherichia 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 · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published

May 16, 2023

Last refreshed by us

3 months ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/11175/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?

hardy affineur — valençay fermier aop 220g et pyramide fermière. Hardy Affineur — Valençay Fermier AOP 220g and Pyramide Fermière Do not consume. Return the product to the point of sale. There is a suspected contamination by shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC). Consumption may cause diarrhoea (sometimes bloody), abdominal pain, vomi...

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on May 16, 2023 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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