Safety alert for huchet — valençay aop fermier 220g — Food alert in France (May 2023)

huchet — valençay aop fermier 220g

suspicion de contamination en e.coli stec

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso

A recall has been issued for Huchet — Valençay AOP Fermier 220g cheese due to possible contamination with shiga toxin-producing *Escherichia coli* (STEC). Consumption may cause diarrhea (sometimes bloody), abdominal pain, vomiting, and fever within a week. In rare cases (5–8%), severe kidney complications may follow, especially in children. Anyone who has eaten this product and shows these symptoms should see a doctor immediately, mentioning the cheese, purchase location, and date. Stop using the product and return it to the point of sale.

Barcode (GTIN): 3224330092772

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 1225 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? A small round cheese called Valençay AOP Fermier. It is made from cow’s milk.

What's happening? The cheese may have harmful bacteria called STEC E. coli. This can make people sick.

Does this affect me? Anyone who has bought this cheese in France should stop eating it.

What should I do? Throw the cheese away or take it back 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)

huchet

Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: lait et produits laitiers · Hazard: escherichia coli shiga toxinogène (stec) · GTIN: 3224330092772 · suspicion de contamination en 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 · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published

May 12, 2023

Last refreshed by us

3 months ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/11150/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?

huchet — valençay aop fermier 220g. A recall has been issued for Huchet — Valençay AOP Fermier 220g cheese due to possible contamination with shiga toxin-producing *Escherichia coli* (STEC). Consumption may cause diarrhea (sometimes bloody), abdominal pain, vomiting, and fever within a week. In rare cases (5–8%), s...

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on May 12, 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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