Safety alert for le capipontain — camembert au lait microfiltré de vache 210 g — Food alert in France (Aug 2023)

le capipontain — camembert au lait microfiltré de vache 210 g

présence de listeria monocytogenes

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso

A recall has been issued for Capipontain Camembert cheese made from microfiltered cow’s milk. The product may contain listeria monocytogenes, which can cause listeriosis. If you have eaten this product and develop fever, headache, or muscle pain, see your doctor and mention this consumption. Pregnant women, people with weakened immune systems, and older adults should be especially careful. Stop eating the product and return it to the store.

Barcode (GTIN): 3254550030797

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 1008 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

16 days in total

May 19, 2026 June 4, 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 cheese made from cow’s milk. It may contain harmful bacteria called listeria.

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

Does this affect me? If you bought this cheese, you may be at risk. Pregnant women, older adults, and people with weak immune systems should be extra careful.

What should I do? Stop eating the cheese. Take it back to the store where you bought it. If you feel sick, ask your doctor about it.

🤖 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)

capipontain

Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: lait et produits laitiers · Hazard: listeria monocytogenes (agent responsable de la listériose) · GTIN: 3254550030797 · présence de listeria monocytogenes · Préconisations: les personnes qui auraient consommé les « produits » mentionnés ci-dessus et qui présenteraient de la fièvre, isolée ou accompagnée de maux de tête, et des courbatures, sont invitées à consulter leur médecin traitant en lui signalant cette consommation. des formes graves avec des complications neurologiques et des atteintes maternelles ou fœtales chez la femme enceinte peuvent également parfois survenir. les femmes enceintes ainsi que les personnes immunodéprimées et les personnes âgées doivent être particulièrement attentives à ces symptômes. la listériose est une maladie qui peut être grave · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published

August 30, 2023

Last refreshed by us

2 weeks ago

Severity (as classified)

Medium

Official source

https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/12231/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?

le capipontain — camembert au lait microfiltré de vache 210 g. A recall has been issued for Capipontain Camembert cheese made from microfiltered cow’s milk. The product may contain listeria monocytogenes, which can cause listeriosis. If you have eaten this product and develop fever, headache, or muscle pain, see your doctor and mention this...

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on August 30, 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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